Leadership That Builds the Future

Mr Ian Smith was appointed a Non-executive Director in August 2023.

Mr Smith is a highly experienced executive and professional director with more than 40 years’ history working in and leading domestic and international mining and mining services companies.

Mr Smith has held some of the most senior positions in the Australian resources industry, including managing director and chief executive officer for both Orica Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited. His technical, operational and commercial stewardship during his Newcrest tenure was instrumental to the Company’s success – transforming the business into Australia’s largest gold mining company, and elevating Newcrest to one of the largest gold operators in the world.

Mr Smith has held senior and executive positions with Rio Tinto, WMC Resources, CRA Limited and Pasminco. He has previously served on the boards for Australian Mines & Metals Association, Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry and as the Chairman of the Minerals Council of Australia.

Andrew is a founding Principal and Director of Tanarra Capital Pty Ltd, a leading alternative asset manager with $3.3 billion in funds under management.

He brings over three decades of senior executive and board experience across private equity, maritime and logistics, resources, infrastructure, and international trade.

His previous roles include Managing Director of P&O Maritime Services, Head of Corporate Development for P&O in London and senior legal and corporate positions with Carter Holt Harvey and Rothmans International. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Laws from Canterbury University and a Diploma in Business (Finance) from Auckland University.

Mr Ron Douglas was appointed Non-executive Director to the board in August 2023 and assumed the Chief Executive Officer position in February 2024.

Mr Douglas has extensive experience from a range of both executive and operations roles gained during 40 years within publicly listed global mining, energy, and manufacturing companies.

Mr Douglas adds valuable construction experience to the VHM Board, having been responsible for multiple major projects in both mining and engineering/construction companies. This background brings a wealth of international operations and compliance knowledge, having lived and worked in the Americas, West Africa, United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Australasia.

Mr Douglas has held several board positions for publicly listed companies previously and his experience in capital program delivery and corporate transaction negotiations is highly valued within the VHM team.

Ms Arnason is a NED of Pacific Energy and Chairs their People, Culture and Remuneration Committee, a NED of ASX-listed Ardea Resources Limited and a Co-founder and Director of Energy Access Services, which operates an independent Western Australian-focused digital trading platform for wholesale gas buyers and sellers. Ms Arnason serves on the Board of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), as a WA Division Director, is a member of their National Corporate Governance Committee and is a WA Division Councillor.

Mr Colin Moorhead was appointed a Non-executive Director from 1 July 2024.

Mr Moorhead is an accomplished industry executive with a career spanning over 30 years in the global mining industry, with his foundation mining expertise in Geology. Mr Moorhead has a demonstrated track record of developing value in mining companies through innovation, discovery, project development, and safe, efficient operations.

Prior to his executive board roles, Mr Moorhead was responsible for global exploration and resource development at Newcrest Mining. Mr Moorhead was also Chief Executive Officer of the emerging Indonesian listed producer PT Merdeka Copper Gold (IDX:MDKA) in January 2016 and led the team responsible for the construction and commissioning of the Tujuh Bukit Gold Mine, which proved to be a highly successful asset.

In addition, Mr Moorhead has held a number of industry association governance positions including ex-officio member of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC), President of the Board for the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) (2017-2018).  Colin is also the standing Chairman of The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, home of the Somerville Collection housed in Bathurst NSW.

Colin is a Fellow and Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy (FAusIMM CP) and a Fellow of The Society of Economic Geologists in the USA (FSEG) and a Graduate of The Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).  Colin also completed The Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School (AMP183 2012).

Mr Don Runge has over 40 years’ project and operations experience in the Mining industry. Don has both operational and leadership experience in industrial minerals includes the development of the Uley Graphite Project (South Australia).

Mr Runge has previously held executive management positions for Newcrest Mining Limited, including Manager for Ridgeway Underground Project Development (New South Wales) and General Manager of Cracow Gold Mine (Queensland).

Ben is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) with more than 25 years of global mining experience.

He has held senior finance leadership roles at REX Minerals, Federation Mining, Andean Precious Metals, Rincon Mining, and spent over a decade at Newcrest Mining. Ben brings deep expertise in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, funding strategies, and governance across multiple jurisdictions.

He holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Monash University.

Stuart is a senior operations executive with more than 25 years of experience across the mining sector, including leadership roles with Newcrest Mining and Glencore. He has a strong track record in production optimisation, asset performance and supply chain execution in complex operating environments.

He has led major operations and projects, driving operational turnaround, productivity improvement and the delivery of sustainable performance outcomes.