Magmatic Resources Limited (ASX:MAG)

David has a track record of building companies by focussing on exploration success. He was part of the Board and Management team which led to the A$1.2 billion hostile takeover of Summit Resources Limited by Paladin Energy Limited and the friendly takeover of Fusion Resources Limited, once again, by Paladin. His 30 years’ mining experience includes executive roles with Western Mining and BHP. Prior to this David was a solicitor with the Mining Sections at Clayton Utz.

David has over 30 years international experience in corporate strategy, international project development, strategic partnering, and finance, including 15 years in Asia with companies such as Pacific Dunlop and Amcor. Most recently he spent 10 years in venture capital in Japan and Australia, before founding Magmatic Resources in 2014.

Malcolm Norris is a senior mining industry professional with extensive experience in business management, asset transactions and exploration, with a focus on porphyry copper-gold discovery and development. Mr Norris has been involved in several world-class discoveries, including the Tujuh Bukit deposit in Indonesia and the Cascabel deposit in Ecuador. He was also involved in the early drill phase of the Tampakan deposit in the Philippines. Recently he has led the Sunstone Metals discoveries at Bramaderos and El Palmar in Ecuador. Mr Norris is Non-executive Chairman of Sunstone Metals Ltd and his previous experience included 23 years with WMC Resources, and Managing Director roles of Sunstone Metals and London listed SolGold. He holds an MSc in Geology and a Masters in Applied Finance.

Christine Nicolau is Group Manager Corporate Portfolio Management focusing on driving governance, management and administration of Fortescue’s interests via directorships across various Fortescue internal and external strategic growth subsidiaries spanning both Energy and Metals. In her previous role of Metals General Manager LATAM, Ms Nicolau coordinated Fortescue’s minerals business in Latin America, including exploration and project development. Ms Nicolau has been with Fortescue since 2010 and during this time has held a range of management positions, including Manager Corporate Development from September 2015 to 2018.