Louie Simens

Mr Simens served on our Board since December 2017, from Estelle greenfields to its current 10Moz global resources under JORC code and as our interim executive Chairman from April 2023 to July 23, 2024. Mr. Simens is responsible for managing our core business operations, which requires oversight of company-wide operational efficiencies and working with management and the board to review and implement strategic plans to facilitate growth. In addition, Mr. Simens has served as a director of our AKCM (AUST) Pty Ltd subsidiary since 2017. He has experience in capital markets and running businesses, as well as in corporate restructuring, due diligence and mergers & acquisitions, where he utilizes his knowledge of corporate governance and project management. Mr. Simens has a successful track record spanning more than a decade, owning and operating contracting businesses in the fields of both civil and building construction. Mr. Simens has been a director of Benison Contractors Pty Ltd, his family construction group since inception on 5 July 2007. He also undertakes property development and investment.