Board of Directors

Steve spent 6 years in the Royal Australian Air Force, and is a commercial helicopter pilot. He has over 30 years’ experience in various positions in operations, maintenance and senior management within the mining and smelting sectors. Steve has vast experience in smelter design and commissioning, having already commissioned over 15 smelters.

Bapak Johanes Susilo served as Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta from 1982 to 1989 and as President Director of Asia Kapitalindo Sekurities from 1994 to 2000. Johanes served as President Director of Danamon Securities and Corporate Secretary of PT Bank Danamon Tbk from 1989 to 1994. He served as the President Director of PT Jakarta Assetama Management from 1989 to 1994 and as the President Commissioner of Prima Alloy Steel Universal Tbk from 1989-2002. Johanes has been serving as an Independent Commissioner at PT Colorpak Indonesia Tbk since 2002 and has been a Commissioner at PT Trias Sentosa Tbk since 2003. He has also held the position of President Commissioner at Sucorinvest Asset Management since 2001. Johanes holds an MBA from Andrews University, Michigan USA.

John is an Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of project engineering experience across several industries ranging from manufacturing, mining, telecommunications and power generation, transmission and distribution.  He has worked in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, Mauritania and Senegal and has strong management skills in particular integrating into new social and cultural environments, enhancing team morale and capacity building of local employees.

John specialises in electrical project engineering however is competent in managing a range of engineering disciplines; he is a well organised and confident engineer with an eye for detail who also has the ability to effectively manage construction staff and subcontractors.

Peter is a marketing executive with over 20 years’ sales and marketing experience in the commodity export, sales and bulk logistics industries.  He has held senior executive positions, including General Manager, Director and Managing Director of Marketing roles with various companies, including Consolidated Minerals.

Robert is a Bachelor of Commerce and Chartered Accountant and Secretary with over 20 years’ experience, predominantly with ASX and AIM listed resources, oil and gas exploration and production companies.  He has extensive experience in financial and commercial management including experience in corporate governance, debt and capital raising, risk management, treasury management, insurance and corporate acquisitions and divestment.  Robert has previously served in senior financial roles for various resource and oil and gas companies, including Bullseye Mining Limited, Key Petroleum Limited, Amadeus Energy Limited, Kimberley Diamond Company NL and Rio Tinto Iron Ore.

Sangadji has more than 20 years’ professional experience in mining operations including community development and government relations.  His experience includes 13 years with BHP Billiton and more than 6 years with local mining companies covering various technical, commercial, and senior management roles in project development and business development.