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Senior Management

Scott Lowe
Chief EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Scott has 25 years' experience in the mining industry, previously working for BHP Billiton at Vice President level in South Africa and Australia. He also worked at Vice President level for P&O - one of the world’s largest port infrastructure and stevedoring companies.

Chris Brown
Chief Financial OFFICER

Chris has over 25 years' experience in senior finance roles for public companies in Australia and New Zealand, including Chief Financial Officer/Company Secretary for Sydney Gas Ltd and General Manager, Accounting for AGL. Chris is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Auckland University and a Diploma in Corporate Management.

TONY DE SANTIS
Chief operating officer

Tony is a business executive with over 25 years' experience in the mining industry, having held senior operational and management roles with BHP Billiton, Anglo American, Peabody Pacific and most recently COO and Acting CEO at Delta SBD Limited.  Tony has a post graduate qualification in Business Management (MBA) along with a tertiary qualification in Mining and is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Adama Barry
COUNTRY Manager, Burkina Faso

Adama is a Geologist with over 20 years' experience in exploration and mining projects. He has been involved with the Perkoa Zinc Mine for over 10 years. Prior to working for Blackthorn, Adama was employed with BHP Billiton. Adama holds Graduate and Post Graduate degrees in Geology.

MUTHU SUPPIAH
GROUP Financial controlleR

Muthu has over 20 years' experience in senior accounting roles in manufacturing, sales & distribution and corporate financial accounting. He is a Certified Practicing Accountant and a member of the Australian Society of CPA's. Muthu holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales and an MBA from the University of Western Sydney.

Derek Pang
Senior Geologist

Derek has over 15 years' experience in the exploration and mining industry throughout Australia. Previous experience includes the geological assessment of coal deposits, resource analyst at Huntley’s Investment, exploration/mine geologist at the Merlin and Argyle Diamond mines, and roles with CRA Exploration and Plutonic Gold Mine.