Directors and Management

Roderick McIllree
Bsc Grad Dip AusIMM
(Executive Chairman)

Rod is an Australian geologist with extensive experience in developing large-scale projects. With extensive knowledge in M&A, international logistics and small-cap fundraisings, he provides the leadership for this new phase of growth of the company

Troy Whittaker
(Managing Director)

Troy is an executive with more than 20 years of experience, spanning successful international project evaluation, development and the operation of multi-billion-dollar assets globally across a broad range of commodities, including iron ore. He has a proven track record of leadership,. Mr Whittaker has held senior roles with major global mining companies Fortescue Metals Group Ltd and Anglo American UK and who’s post graduate qualifications include Mineral & Energy Economics and Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Eric Sondergaard
(Executive Director)

Eric is a registered Professional Geoscientist and a graduate of the University of Calgary in Canada. Eric brings over 20 years of operational experience in the mining industry, including significant expertise in frontier exploration and project management.

John Hancock
(Non-Executive Director)

John has over 25 years experience in financial markets, commodities, public relations, crisis management, fund raising and philanthropy and is currently Chair of his family office Astrotricha Capital SEZC. Mr Hancock has assisted global funds raising and deploying over $1b in investments, throughout Australia and Canada. Academic qualifications include a Masters of Business Administration, International Directors Course at Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Graduate Certificate of Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australia.

Nicholas Ong
(Company Secretary)

Nicholas brings over 20 years of experience in listing rules compliance and corporate governance. He is a non-executive director and company secretary of several ASX listed companies, and has extensive experience in mining project financing as well as mining and offtake contract negotiations. Nicholas is a fellow member of the Governance Institute of Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia.