The Team

World-Class Expertise. Built for the Field.

Decades of hands-on experience across Africa, South America, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.

Board of Directors
Z.Z.
Executive Director, Board Chair
· Former space tech entrepreneur, 7 satellite missions, 3 ISS payloads
· Forbes Asia 30 Under 30
· Harvard Kennedy School Senior Fellow
· Columbia University and MIT alumni
· Applies remote sensing, ML, and ore modelling to mining ventures across Africa and Southeast Asia
J.K.
Director, Mining Operations
· Over 20 years in mining project management and resource development across multiple jurisdictions
· Extensive track record in mine planning, operational oversight, and cross-border asset management
· Background spanning corporate strategy and on-the-ground execution in frontier markets
· Deep network across Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region
S.W.
Director, Investment
· Founding Partner of a Canadian VC
· 10+ years early-stage investment
· Multiple successful exits and listings on the Toronto exchanges
· Master’s in Management, Harvard University
· Strategic advisor in frontier and emerging markets, focused on innovation and long-term impact
Technical Team
Dr. Q
Chief Scientist, Tectonics & Deep Mineral System Modelling
· A leading expert in tectonic evolution and deep mineral system modelling, advising doctoral-level research in a national research institute
· Develops predictive frameworks for crust-mantle interaction, plate-boundary dynamics, and metallogenic belt targeting
· Applies geophysical imaging and regional structural modelling to prioritize high-value exploration domains and systematically guide strategic land and tenement evaluation
Dr. Z
Chief Engineer, GeoChem & Mineral Deposit Modelling
· Over 30 years of applied geochemistry and exploration systems design experience
· Designs geochemical vectoring frameworks, manages QA/QC protocols for drill sampling, and integrates trace element, isotopic, and alteration data into deposit-targeting models
· Has architected multi-regional geochemical strategies that support major discovery decisions and resource evaluation workflows, bridging scientific rigor and commercial exploration needs
Dr. Y
Chief Geologist, Structure Geology & Regional Exploration
· An experienced exploration geologist with over 30 years of field work, including serving as Chief Geologist at a top ten global mining company
· Oversees structural mapping, belt-deposit-scale fault-system interpretation, and regional targeting
· Leads drill-target planning, cross section construction, and 3D geological-structural modelling in frontier terrains
· His leadership accelerates the identification of high-potential mineral assets and drives early-stage exploration forward

Operations & Regional Teams

Our Singapore headquarters houses dedicated teams across business development, legal and compliance, finance, and administration. In the field, regional operations are led by experienced country heads with years of on-ground presence in West and Southern Africa. They work alongside trusted local partners to manage community relationships, regulatory processes, and day-to-day operations, because in this industry, there is no substitute for being present.