board of directors
Richard Pegum
Mr Pegum is a highly accomplished finance and investment professional, bringing a rich legacy of experience to the role. Having started his career at Macquarie Bank, he rapidly advanced to the position of Executive Director (at age 29). His strategic leadership was instrumental in expanding one of the bank's key trading divisions to regions including Hong Kong, South Africa, Japan, Europe and Brazil. He then went on to become the founding Partner of Bennelong Asset Management in the United Kingdom and successfully managed the firm's growth, overseeing assets over $3 billion.
Executive Chairman
Paul Mulder
Mr Mulder has 29 years of successful executive management experience in project development, operations and commercial transactions. Paul is a founding shareholder of Mayur Resources and has been Managing Director since 2014. Prior to this, Paul spent 6 years with Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd leading its coal and infrastructure projects. This included development and successful divestment of a $15bn mine, port and rail development in Queensland, Australia. Prior to this Paul worked for BHP Billiton for 13 years in various senior management roles across BHP’s steel, coal and iron ore divisions. Paul is a Materials Engineer with an MBA, and is a former Director of the Queensland Resources Council.
Managing Director
Tim Crossley
Mr Crossley has extensive experience as a director and mining executive, having operated some of Australia’s largest mining businesses including roles as Deputy CEO of ASX-listed Gloucester Coal, and President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at BHP Billiton’s West Australian Iron Ore business. Tim also held the position of Executive General Manager of carbon steel materials for Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd’s Roy Hill project. Tim has also held senior roles in BHP’s manganese business and metallurgical coal business and was a Director in ASX-listed VDM Group. Tim is also a former President of the Northern Territory Minerals Council and Executive Chairman of Trans-Tasman Resources.
Executive Director
Chris Indermaur
Mr Indermaur has over 30 years of experience in large Australian companies in Engineering and Commercial roles. Amongst these roles he was the Engineering and Contracts Manager for the QNI Nickel Refinery at Yabulu, Company Secretary for QAL and General Manager for Strategy and Development at Alinta Ltd. Mr Indermaur holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and a Graduate Diploma of Engineering (Chemical) from the West Australian Institute of Technology (now Curtin University). He also holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the Australian National University. Mr Indermaur is also a Director of Austral, Austin Engineering Ltd and of Centrex Metals Ltd.
Independent Director
Mr Wong Fang Shyan
Mr Wong is a resident of Singapore and has a career spanning over 25 years in which he has held senior positions at both AIA and Aviva, two of the world’s largest insurance companies. His expertise and experience make him a highly accomplished professional who excels in managing teams, coaching individuals, and emphasising the importance of corporate governance in driving business growth and success. Currently, he serves as a freelance corporate trainer and lecturer, contributing to corporate and educational advancements.
Non-Executive Director
Musje Werror
Mr Werror brings over two decades of leadership experience in the mining and resources sector of PNG. He most notably served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ok Tedi Mining Limited from June 2020 until December 2022. He began his distinguished career at Ok Tedi Mining in 1988 as a graduate and has since held various significant roles, including managing health, safety & environment, mine closure planning, tax credit scheme projects, government affairs and leading community relations in the Western Province of PNG. In addition to his role at Mayur, Mr Werror is currently serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Santos Limited (ASX:STO). Past directorships include Oil Search Limited (ASX:OSH) (2021 until merger with STO), Chairman of the Western Province Health Authority (2019-2023) and Chairman of the Ok Tedi Development Foundation (2020-2022).
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