Mr Mulligan has over 35 years' management and production experience in mining operations, mine start-up and construction that culminated in management roles in platinum and gold mines. Mr Mulligan has specialised in technical assessment and production economics, feasibility studies, project design and costing of underground mines and prospects. He has worked in exploration, mine development and operations across Africa and Australia. Mr Mulligan's experience includes 14 years with Lonmin Plc in a variety of senior and technical mine management roles. He previously served as a representative of Lonmin Plc on the Board of Platinum Australia Limited.