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This list showcases the top Australia based CFO’ operating in the Mining space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
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- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
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Peter Barker
Chief Financial Officer of Cardno
As Chief Financial Officer, Peter oversees the financial, treasury, accounting, tax, commercial, risk management and internal audit services. He also leads the company’s investor relations, statutory and corporate governance functions. Prior to joining Cardno in January 2016, Peter held senior financial management positions across a range of industries, such as information technology, professional services, telecommunications, and mining and resources. He has been CFO at an ASX50 company and his career has taken him to several countries, including Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Holland, Ireland, the United Kingdom and United States. Peter’s corporate experience extends to both listed and private ownership structures. He has a proven track record of business partnership and the leadership of both small and large teams in complex environments. Peter is highly skilled in capital raising, treasury, funds management, investor relations, complex commercial negotiation and process re-engineering, governance, acquisitions, project management and systems implementation experience.
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About Cardno: Cardno is a professional infrastructure and environmental services company. Our global team of dedicated professionals is united by our
Malcolm Carson
CFO & Corporate Secretary of Pacific Wildcat Resources
Mal Carson brings to the Company over 25 years of exploration, mining operations and management experience including over 8 years investment banking experience with groups such as Bankers Trust, Rothschild, Westpac, Mitsui and Alco. Mal has a BSc (Geology and Economics) and MSc Natural Resources Management(Economics, Resource Management and Environmental Management).
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About Pacific Wildcat Resources: Pacific Wildcat Resources is an African focused strategic minerals exploration and development company with projects located in East Africa.
Simon Hodge
Chief Financial Officer of BCI Minerals
Simon Hodge commenced as Chief Financial Officer on 1 February 2017. He has more than 25 years’ experience in senior executive, corporate advisory and equity research roles. He was most recently engaged in a consulting capacity as Corporate and Commercial Advisor to BCI. Prior to joining BCI, Simon Hodge was Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for Quickflix limited, an ASX-listed company he co-founded. He has extensive finance, capital markets, corporate advisory and equity research experience having held senior positions in corporate advisory with Poynton and Partners and in equity research with JP Morgan (London) and a major Australian stockbroker. Simon Hodge has a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class Honours in Accounting and Finance) from University of Western Australia.
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About BCI Minerals: BCI Minerals is an Australian-based company that is developing the Mardie Salt & Potash Project.

Justine Lea
Chief Financial Officer of Emeco
Justine was appointed Chief Financial Officer in October 2016 after being in the Acting Chief Financial Officer role since 1 July 2016. Prior to this, Justine was Emeco’s Group Financial Controller, responsible for Global Treasury, Audit, Internal Audit, Taxation and International Operational accounting. Justine joined Emeco in January 2007 in the role of Group Accountant and during her career at Emeco, has led and managed successful refinances including the US$335m 144A Notes issue, US$140m US Private Placement, and multiple Syndicated Debt Facility refinances. Before joining Emeco, Justine spent several years as an audit/taxation accountant within an Australian Accounting firm. Justine is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Finance.
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About Emeco: Emeco is an independent mining equipment rental business.

Christian Shaw
CFO of Multicom Resources
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About Multicom Resources: Multicom Resources is a mining exploration company that develops the vanadium Saint Elmo Project and multi-commodity Yappar Project.

Kevin Ball
Chief Financial Officer of Whitehaven Coal
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About Whitehaven Coal: Whitehaven is the emerging force in the Australian Coal mining industry.
Oli Mortensen
Chief Financial Officer of 88 Energy
Oli Mortensen is the CFO at 88 Energy.
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About 88 Energy: 88 Energy is an exploration company currently exploring onshore Alaska in a prolific liquids-rich area.

Martin Alciaturi
CFO of Aquila Resources Limited
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About Aquila Resources Limited: Aquila Resources explores for, evaluates, and develops coal, iron ore, and manganese resources in Australia.

Greg Bell
Chief Financial Officer of Mineral Deposits
Greg joined MDL in 2010 as Accounting Manager to provide assistance with the demerger of the Sabodala Gold Project. He has over 15 years of accounting and corporate finance experience with BDO and Deloitte and was previously the manager of the audit team for the Company from 2003 until 2006. Greg has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and is a member of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand. Greg is a member of the TiZir Finance Committee.
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About Mineral Deposits: An Australian based mining company in the business of mining, integrating and transforming mineral sands resources.

Greg Bell
Chief Financial Officer of Mineral Deposits
Greg joined MDL in 2010 as Accounting Manager to provide assistance with the demerger of the Sabodala Gold Project. He has over 15 years of accounting and corporate finance experience with BDO and Deloitte and was previously the manager of the audit team for the Company from 2003 until 2006. Greg has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and is a member of the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand. Greg is a member of the TiZir Finance Committee.
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About Mineral Deposits: An Australian based mining company in the business of mining, integrating and transforming mineral sands resources.

James Wentworth
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Finders Resources Limited
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About Finders Resources Limited: Finders Resources is an Indonesia-focused operator that engages in the development and mining of mineral properties.
Kevin Balloch
Chief Financial Officer of Base Resources
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About Base Resources: Base Resources is a mineral sands producer, focused on the Kwale Mineral Sands Operations in Kenya, East Africa.
Peter Bryant
Chief Financial Officer of Barminco Ltd.
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About Barminco Ltd.: Barminco engages in hard rock underground mining, setting industry benchmarks in safety, service, and knowledge.

Riccardo Vittino
Chief Financial Officer of Moly Mines
Mr Vittino has over 25 years’ experience in the resources sector with a focus on corporate and financial management. Mr Vittino has previously worked with Helix Resources Limited for 18 years where he was involved with various IPOs and joint ventures. He has also held the position of Finance Director of Central Rand Gold Ltd in South Africa and more recently, Mr Vittino was Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Queensland Mining Corporation. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Western Australia and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mr Vittino has held numerous Non- Executive Director roles and is currently a Non-Executive Director of ASX listed companies Fitzroy Resources Ltd and Credo Resources Ltd.
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About Moly Mines: Moly Mines mined four areas of iron-ore mineralisation at the Spinifex Ridge iron-ore mine.

Ian Poole
Chief Financial Officer of Stanmore Coal Limited
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About Stanmore Coal Limited: Stanmore Coal is an operating coal mining company.

Rowen Colman
CFO of Forsys Metals
Rowen Colman is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of successful senior financial management experience in various global industries and holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce from the University of NSW, Australia. Recently Mr. Colman spent time as Development Director for a major sovereign wealth fund in the Middle East managing multiple development projects and guiding the company from start-up to global powerhouse by establishing policies, procedures, group structures and negotiating development deals throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Mr Colman is the Director Finance of Forsys Metals Corp, a TSX listed Uranium Developer.
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About Forsys Metals: Forsys Metals is an advanced stage explorer with world-class assets under development in Namibia, Africa.

Rowen Colman
CFO of Forsys Metals
Rowen Colman is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of successful senior financial management experience in various global industries and holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce from the University of NSW, Australia. Recently Mr. Colman spent time as Development Director for a major sovereign wealth fund in the Middle East managing multiple development projects and guiding the company from start-up to global powerhouse by establishing policies, procedures, group structures and negotiating development deals throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Mr Colman is the Director Finance of Forsys Metals Corp, a TSX listed Uranium Developer.
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About Forsys Metals: Forsys Metals is an advanced stage explorer with world-class assets under development in Namibia, Africa.