Mr Benjamin has 40 years' experience in mining industry predominantly in senior exploration, project, operational and executive management roles with junior and mid-tier ASX-listed companies. These positions have included Managing Director of gold and copper explorer Kalamazoo Resources Ltd, General Manager Exploration and Geology for Iluka Resources Ltd and Divisional Project Manager for Newcrest Mining Ltd. These roles have included experience in the development and subsequent operations for open pit and underground precious, base metal and bulk mineral mines throughout Australia.