Mr Harper is a former Chair of ASX 300 companies Tietto Minerals Limited and West African Resources Limited and is a former Chair of Predictive Discovery Limited and Manas Resources Limited (now Turaco Gold Limited). He co-founded Blackwood Capital in 2002, which has raised over $1 billion for ASX resources companies including the IPO’s of Tietto Minerals, West African Resources, Azumah Resources and Manas Resources. Prior to Blackwood he spent 15 years with NM Rothschild in the US, the UK and Australia in resources M&A and project finance advisory. He holds LLB (Hons) and BEc degrees.

Mr Schwertfeger is a geologist with over 20 years’ global industry experience primarily in gold and copper projects across Australia, Africa and South and North America.

Travis has previously held several technical roles in exploration and production including over 7 years with Newmont Mining Corporation where he spent several years working throughout West Africa and Australia. Travis has prior experience as a Director of ASX listed mineral resource companies through previous roles as Managing Director of Alicanto Minerals Ltd and Non-Executive Director roles, most recently with Exore Resources Ltd.

Mr. Phillips has over 15 years experience in commercial negotiations with a broad spectrum of industries including Oil and Gas, Resources, Medical technology, SaaS and Defence. Mr. Phillips advises departments ranging from R&D and exploration through to production, commercialisation and sales. Mr. Phillips is the Executive Chairman of Norfolk Metals Limited (ASX: NFL) and previously held a Non-Executive Director position at Bronson Group BGR:ASX and subsequently Mandrake Resources MAN:ASX.

Mr. Phillips’ current position as a Corporate Executive at Ironside Capital is focused on sourcing, structuring, funding and management requirements for small-cap companies both private and public. Mr. Phillips has worked for Ironside since incorporation having previously held a position at Merchant Corporate Finance.

Mr Harden is a geologist with extensive gold and base metals exploration and management experience throughout Australia, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Marcus’ more recent roles include Chief Geologist of AuTECO Minerals, Head of Regional Exploration for Bellevue Gold Ltd, Chief Geologist of Alicanto Minerals Ltd, and other senior exploration roles with Gryphon Minerals and First Quantum Minerals Ltd. He has played key roles in the discovery and definition of several gold deposits globally with ASX listed junior companies. Among previous projects with contribution to discovery, three are currently operating mines and one is in development. He is also a member of The Australian Institute of Geoscientists.

Mr Scully brings over 20 years of technical and operational leadership in the minerals sector, with deep expertise in feasibility studies, project development (underground and open pit) and mine operations.

Matthew is widely respected for delivering greenfield development projects in remote and challenging locations across West Africa, the Middle East and Australia. His career includes senior roles with West African Resources, Perseus Mining, and Evolution Mining Limited.

Most recently, Matthew served as Project Director at West African Resources, where he led the technical development and delivery of the A$600 million, 8.4 Mtpa Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso. The project was successfully commissioned in June 2025,completed ahead of schedule and under budget.

Preceding development of Kiaka, he managed the development of the Sissingué and Yaouré gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire with Perseus Mining, overseeing more than A$500 million in capital works. Both projects were delivered on time and below budget.

Earlier in his career, Matthew held the position of Group Manager of Projects with Evolution Mining, where he successfully delivered the high-grade Mt Carlton gold-silver project in North Queensland.

Mr Bertolatti is a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary with over 10 year’s experience in the mining industry and accounting profession. Significant experience in the administration of ASX listed companies, corporate governance and corporate finance.