Mr Eckhof has more than 25 years of experience identifying, exploring and developing mineral deposits around the world. Mr Eckhof worked for Mount Edon Gold Mines Ltd as Business Development Manager before it was acquired by Canadian mining company, Teck. In 1994, he founded Spinifex Gold Ltd and Lafayette Mining Ltd, both of which delineated gold and base metal deposits. Mr. Eckhof has spent years developing contacts within the DRC with several mining deals being executed. In late 2003, Mr Eckhof founded Moto Goldmines, which acquired the Moto Gold Project in the DRC. There Mr Eckhof and his team raised over $100 million and delineated more than 12Moz of gold and delivered a study within four years from the commencement of exploration. Moto Goldmines was subsequently acquired by Randgold Resources for $488m, who poured first gold in September 2013. His directorships held in other listed entities include Amani Gold Ltd (current) and Lachlan Star Limited (resigned 27 January 2021).
