John Richards

Mr Richards has over 40 years of experience in the resources industry as an executive and Non-Executive Director, with expertise in strategy, business development and mergers and acquisitions. John understands the resources industry globally and its key business drivers. He has a record of identifying strategic opportunities and risks, as well as developing, implementing and overseeing corporate strategies that deliver value from organic and inorganic growth. As a mining executive, John has previously held roles at Normandy Mining Ltd as Group Executive - Strategy & Business Development and at Buka Minerals Ltd as Managing Director. He has 30 years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, both within mining companies and in investment banking and private equity, including involvement in a wide range of global transactions. While at Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mining, John served on their Exploration and Growth Committees, with responsibility for the oversight of capital allocation decisions regarding exploration and organic and inorganic growth.