Kim Robinson B.Sc.(Geology) - Chairman (Non-Executive)
Mr Robinson graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1973 with a degree in Geology. Subsequent to which Mr Robinson has amassed over 30 years involvement in the minerals exploration and mining industries, including 10 years as the Executive Chairman of Forrestania Gold NL. Mr Robinson is a Director of the Company, and is a member of both the Audit and Remuneration Committees.
During the past three years Mr Robinson has held the following other listed company directorships:
- Kagara Zinc Ltd * (from September 1981)
- Terra Gold Mining Ltd (from March 2004 to March 2006)
- Apex Minerals NL* (from April 2006)
* Denotes current directorship
Andrew Dash BE(Chem), MCom - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director
Mr Andrew Dash has a Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sydney and a Masters Degree in Commerce from the University of New South Wales. He has extensive experience in the energy sector, with particular experience in the commercial development of gas operations and associated infrastructure on a national scale. He had previously held executive management roles with the leading energy transmission business APA Group.Ian Walker B.Sc. Hons.(Geology) - Director (Non Executive)
Mr Walker is a geologist with over 30 years experience in multi-commodity exploration within Australia and overseas, having graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1974 with an Honours degree in Geology.
Mr Walker is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and the Geological Society of Australia.
Mr Walker is a Non Executive Director of the Company and is a Director of subsidiary companies Carbon Energy (Operations) Pty Ltd, Metex Resources NL, Nickelex Pty Ltd and Carbon Energy (Holdings) Pty Ltd.
Max Cozijn B.Com. ASA. MAICD - Director (Non Executive)
Mr Cozijn has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Western Australia having graduated in 1972, and is an Associate of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants. He has over 30 years experience in the administration of listed mining and industrial companies, as well as various private operating companies including 10 years as a Non-Executive Director of Forrestania Gold NL and 20 years as a Non-Executive Director of Kagara Ltd.
Mr Cozijn is a Non Executive Director and is a Director of subsidiary companies Carbon Energy (Operations) Pty Ltd, Metex Resources NL, Nickelex Pty Ltd and Carbon Energy (Holdings) Pty Ltd.
During the past three years Mr Cozijn has held the following other listed company directorships:
- Elkedra Diamonds NL* (from April 2000 to November 2007)
- Oilex Ltd * (from September 1997)
- Magma Metals Ltd* (from June 2005)
- Malagasy Minerals Limited* (from September 2006)
* Denotes current directorship
Cliff Mallett MSc, PhD, FAIE - Technical Director - UCG
Mr Mallett has been associated for more than 10 years in advancing the development of the Underground Coal Gas ("UCG") process technology. He has received degrees in Geology from the Universities of Queensland and Melbourne and held academic appointments at the Universities of Newcastle and Melbourne from 1966 to 1978. He has almost 30 years experience in mining research at CSIRO culminating in acting as Chief of CSIRO Exploration and Mining Division, interim Director of the Centre for Low Emission Technology, and Executive Manager, Queensland Centre of Advanced Technologies.
Peter Hogan CA - Director (Non-Executive)Mr Peter Hogan was appointed to the Board on 29 August 2008.
Mr Hogan is a Chartered Accountant, who is currently a Strategy & Development Executive with Incitec Pivot Ltd. Prior to joining Incitec Pivot in early 2008, he was with Pricewaterhouse Coopers for 23 years, including 17 years as Partner. He has extensive experience in providing business advisory services to Australian and overseas listed public companies and large private companies. He has particular experience with companies in the consumer and industrial product sectors and the mining sector.
During the past three years Mr Hogan has held the following other listed company directorships:
Fabchem China Ltd (Singapore Stock Exchange listed)
Louis Rozman BEng, MGeos, FAusIMM CP(Man), MAICD – Director (Non Executive)
Mr Rozman holds degrees in mining engineering and mineral economics and has 30 years’ experience in mining operations, joint ventures and corporate management in Australasia and Africa. Mr Rozman is a Fellow and Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
During the past three years Mr Rozman has held the following other directorships:
- Investment Director of Pacific Road Capital, private equity mining investment fund;
- Chairman of privately owned Kula Gold Pty Ltd; (from Dec 07)
- Director of TSXV listed Timmins Gold Corp; (from Nov 08)
- Director of ASX listed Pacific Energy Limited; (from May 09)
- Director of unlisted Mawson West Ltd. (from Nov 09)