Mr Yeates has 41 years continuous experience as an exploration geologist, mine geologist, mining consultant and company director, variously involved in ASX-listed, unlisted public and private company management, executive mentoring, lecturing, exploration management, feasibility studies, technical audits, independent geologist's reports and technical valuations. Mr Yeates has worked in all Australian States and 39 countries on five continents. He was also the Managing Director at Middle Island Resources Limited, and instrumental in the identification and securing of Middle Island's Barkly copper-gold project in the Northern Territory. Prior to this, Mr Yeates established and ran the geological consultancy group RSG Global for over 20 years, prior to its takeover by Coffey International Limited in 2006.
