Peter Benjamin

Mr Benjamin has worked in the mining industry for more than 40 years, 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. During his career Peter has overseen gold and base metal exploration programmes which have resulted in new discoveries and extensions to Mineral Resources, Ore Reserves and thus mine life. His New South Wales experience has also included operating exploration and project development programmes in the Lachlan Fold Belt of NSW, which is a focus area for Talisman.