Phil Harman is currently the Chairman of Gippsland Offshore Petroleum and a Director of Callabonna Uranium Limited. Formerly Chief Geophysicist of BHP Billiton, he was responsible for commercialising the Falcon™ technology out of BHP Billiton and has substantial experience in senior positions in the junior exploration sector, all highly relevant experience to the pmd*CRC’s commercialisation strategy.
Paul Roberts (Managing Director)
Paul Roberts has a long and successful history in mineral exploration management and mine geology both in Australia and overseas. He was responsible for discovery of the Henty gold deposit and major extensions to the St Dizier tin deposit both in Tasmania, as well as resource evaluations of the Kuridala copper-gold deposit in North Queensland, the Bongara zinc deposit in Peru and a number of gold deposits in the Cue and Meekatharra Districts in Western Australia. In addition, he led the pmd*CRC’s research effort from 2002 to 2007, and therefore has a deep understanding of practical application of the PD Technology to mineral exploration. From June 2007 to January 2008, Mr Roberts was responsible for all of CSIRO’s mineral exploration-related research under the umbrella of the Minerals Down Under National Research Flagship, a program with an annual budget in excess of A$20 million. Consequently, he possesses a strong understanding of current trends in exploration innovation which he combines with extensive industry experience.
Bobby Danchin (Non Executive Director)
Dr Bobby Danchin is currently non-executive director of Cluff Gold plc and Mineral Deposits Limited. Both companies are currently bringing gold mines into production in West Africa. Formerly Dr Danchin was CEO of Anglo American plc’s Exploration and Acquisitions Division and has a detailed understanding of the mineral exploration business. He has excellent contacts and reputation, particularly among the African mineral exploration community.
Tom Whiting (Non-Executive Director)
Dr Tom Whiting is currently a consultant, having retired from BHP Billiton last year after a distinguished career covering 30 years. He is a widely respected explorer with profound insights on the need for innovation in the mineral exploration sector to return to the discovery success rates of earlier decades. Dr Whiting was Vice President of Minerals Exploration for BHP Billiton from 2000 to 2004. Earlier in his career, he led the use of innovative reconnaissance airborne geophysical techniques which led to the discovery of the Cannington lead-zinc-silver mine in North Queensland and the development and deployment of the FALCON system, the world’s first airborne gravity gradiometer.
Phil Henty (Non-Executive Director)
Phil has extensive experience in the Australian securities markets. He has worked for nearly thirty years in the stockbroking and investment markets. His experience covers the equities, derivatives and fixed interest markets and most aspects of the securities industry from dealing and advice through to management, capital raising , investment management and private investment.
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