Incorporated in 2004 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Silver Mines Limited has established a significant presence in the Australian mining industry through its strategic acquisitions and development projects. The Bowdens Silver Project, covering approximately 2,115 square kilometres, is the company's primary focus and is advancing towards production. In addition to Bowdens, Silver Mines holds interests in the Barabolar Project, a copper-gold-silver exploration area, and the Tuena Gold Project, both located in New South Wales. The company is committed to developing its projects with a focus on sustainability and community engagement.
Silver Mines Limited (ASX:SVL)
Largest undeveloped silver project in Australia
About Us
Silver Mines Limited is an Australian-based silver exploration company dedicated to developing the Bowdens Silver Project in New South Wales, aiming to become a significant player in the global silver industry.
Latest News
Silver Mines upgrades and optimises Bowdens, highlighting strong economics
23rd December 2024
Silver Mines optimisation study outlines robust, high-margin silver project at Bowdens
20th December 2024
Silver Mines project ‘on foot’ following legislative changes to environmental planning in NSW
4th December 2024
Company Overview
Board & Management
Keith Perrett
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Perrett has had a long involvement in agriculture as a producer and industry leader at local, state, national and international levels. He was formerly Chairman of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), the National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC), the Wheat Research Foundation, and President of the Grains Council of Australia. Mr Perrett is Chairman of Acumentis Group Limited (Director since February 2018).
Jonathan Battershill
Managing Director
Mr Battershill graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Geology) degree (Hons) from the Camborne School of Mines, United Kingdom in 1995. His career spans over 20 years in mining, business development and finance both in Australia and internationally. His industry experience includes senior operational and business development roles with WMC Resources Limited as well as significant stockbroking experience at Hartleys, Citigroup and UBS both in Sydney and London. Mr Battershill was consistently voted one of the leading mining analysts in Australia between 2009 and 2015 by institutional investors.
Kristen Podagiel
Non-Executive Director
Ms Podagiel has a distinguished legal background and over the past 20 years has worked as a commercial lawyer on major projects and developments including those in the mineral resources, technology, agriculture, energy and defence industries. Ms Podagiel has extensive senior executive-level experience including her prior role as CEO and Managing Partner of McCullough Robertson, a leading Australian independent law firm.
Ms Podagiel is a current director of ADG Capital Pty Ltd and is the founding director of UNIQ You Ltd, a charity supporting women in mining and STEM related areas. Ms Podagiel has recently completed her term as the Interim CEO of Women’s Legal Service Queensland providing free legal and social work to women.
Robert Dennis
Non-Executive Director
Mr Dennis is a mining engineer with 50 years’ experience in the nickel, copper, gold and alumina industries. Rob is a skilled leader and has extensive base metals and precious metals operational, technical and project development experience.
Mr Dennis’ past experience includes Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Poseidon Nickel Limited, Chief Operating Officer for the Independence Group (“IGO”) where he was responsible IGO’s nickel, copper, zinc and gold operations including overseeing the development and commissioning of IGO’s Nova Nickel Project.
Prior to that, Mr Dennis held positions including Chief Executive Officer at Aditya Birla Minerals Ltd where he managed the expansion and development of the Nifty Copper Project in the North West of Western Australia and the Mt Gordon operation in North Queensland, General Manager Project Development for Lionore Australia, General Manager Operations for Great Central Mines and Chief Mining Engineer for Western Mining Corporation.
