Francis Harper
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
(Effective 1 December 2024)
(Bachelor of Law (Hons) and Bachelor of Economics)
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.
Travis Schwertfeger
Managing Director
(BSc Geological Engineering, MSc Ore Deposit Geology and Evaluation, MAIG)
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.
Ben Phillips
Independent Non-Executive Director
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.
Marcus Harden
Independent Non-Executive Director
(BSc Geology (Hons), MAIG)
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.
Aaron Bertolatti
Company Secretary
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.
Corporate Directory
Many Peaks Minerals Limited
ACN: 642 404 797
ASX Code: MPK
Mr Travis Schwertfeger – Executive Chairman
Mr Ben Phillips – Non-Executive Director
Mr Marcus Harden – Non-Executive Directorr
Mr Aaron Bertolatti
Level 3, 1060 Hay Street
West Perth WA 6005
Ph: +61 8 9480 0429
Email: info@manypeaks.com.au
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