Board and Directors

Mr Warburton is a graduate of the Western Australia School of Mines with an Associate Degree in Mining Engineering. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Chairman of the Australian Mining and Prospectors Hall of Fame Foundation, Councillor of the Western Australian School of Mines Alumni association and serves as a director on several smaller private companies.

Mr Warburton has worked within the mining industry his entire career in roles ranging from underground miner through to senior mining engineer to executive and non-executive directorships managing large mining and contracting companies. He has over 40 years of experience in all areas of mining operations.

Over the period 2000-2012, Mr Warburton held senior positions with Barminco Limited culminating in his appointment as Chief Executive Officer from August 2007 to March 2012. During his time at Barminco, he managed the day-to-day Australian operations and coordinated the international expansion into West Africa and Egypt, establishing the company as the largest underground hard rock contractor in Australia and West Africa and more than doubling Barminco’s revenue.

Prior to joining Barminco, Mr Warburton held several senior corporate positions included serving as Managing Director of Coolgardie Gold NL from 1990 to 1995.

The Board considers that Mr Warburton is an independent Director.

Mr Misra holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mining Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi, India and a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from Murdoch University.

Mr Misra is an experienced mining engineer with over 30 years’ industry experience. He has gained his experience working through small and large mining companies in Australia, Africa and Asia.

Mr Misra’s primary expertise is in start-up of the new mining businesses in any jurisdiction, recommencement of dormant mines, mine management, feasibility studies, acquisition of assets, turn around management, corporate restructuring, exploration project management, IPOs and stock exchange listing.

Mr Misra served on the board of ASX listed Company (India Resources Limited) as Managing Director for 9 years as well as on several unlisted boards (private limited).

Mr Misra has worked on numerous high-profile projects for RIO Tinto, BHP Mitsubishi Alliance, Mount Isa Mines (Glencore), Anglo American (Zambia), Griffin Coal, Norseman Gold, Brandrill Limited and India Resources Limited.

Mr Misra is a director of Aranak Pty Ltd and non-executive advisor to several mining companies. Mr Misra is a member of the Australasia Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Mr. Tim Zuo is a seasoned executive with over 17 years of international experience across the mining, energy, and industrial sectors. With a strong track record of delivering shareholder value, he is widely recognized for his strategic leadership, cross-border operational expertise, and commitment to sustainable growth.

Throughout his career, Mr. Zuo has led and advised on a wide range of projects spanning mining operations, corporate finance, engineering, logistics, international marketing, shipping, and legal structuring. He has worked extensively across Australia, China, and Hong Kong, facilitating partnerships between public companies, private capital, and government stakeholders.

Until his return to Shanghai in 2022, Mr. Zuo served as Alternate Senior Executive for Kimberley Metals Group in Western Australia, contributing to asset development and operational expansion. During the period from 2023 to 2025, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer for Mining at Ocean Nuclear Group in China, where he oversaw multiple mining investment portfolios and on-ground operations across several provinces.

Mr. Zuo has also contributed to world-class projects with global industry leaders including Rio Tinto, BHP, and CITIC Pacific Mining. His deep engagement with state-owned mining enterprises in China, along with his trusted relationships with port authorities and regional governments, have been critical in navigating regulatory complexities and unlocking strategic project value.

In addition to his corporate leadership, Mr. Zuo currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of JSW Drilling Service in Australia, a role he has held since 2024. His work continues to support exploration and drilling advancements in both greenfield and brownfield environments.

Mr. Zuo’s foundation as a trained engineer and senior site executive gives him a unique edge. He holds practical expertise across mining geology, renewable energy, lithium energy storage, major construction projects, and international bunkering operations. This blend of technical depth and commercial acumen makes him a valued contributor to both boardroom decisions and operational execution.

Mr Traicos is a lawyer with more than 30 years’ experience in commercial and corporate affairs in Australia and Southern Africa. Mr Traicos has acted as company secretary and commercial manager to several Australian resource companies and has been involved in resource projects and acquisitions in Australia, Africa and Indonesia.

Mr Traicos is currently a director of Bassari Resources Limited, Pacific Bauxite NL and Abyssinian Gold PLC and company secretary/commercial/legal manager of Abyssinian Metals Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Natal and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Rhodesia.