RAMBLER METALS & MINING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Director
- Non - Executive Director
Brad Mills Non-Executive Director and Chairman Mr. Mills has over 40 years of experience in the resource industry. He is the founder and managing director of Plinian Capital and its CE Mining family of funds. This is a private equity firm whose principal business is investment in natural resources projects and companies. Mr. Mills formerly held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Mandalay Resources, a TSX listed gold production company and prior to that was the CEO of Lonmin Plc, the world's number three producer of platinum and platinum group metals. Prior to Lonmin, Mr. Mills served as President of BHP Billiton's global base metals group and was the Chief Strategic officer of BHP group. Mr. Mills currently holds directorships with Mandalay Resources, Helio Resources, Consolidated Nickel Mines and Circum Minerals. He is a former director of Norilsk Nickel. Mr. Mills is a member of the advisory board to the Stanford University School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Management Team
Celeste is a Chartered Accountant with more than 15 years of natural resource experience having started her post-audit career with Anglo American and African Rainbow Minerals. Her most recent position was as CFO for ASX listed TerraCom Resources Limited. She is a specialist in the development of junior listed companies with AIM experience and expertise in the establishment of financial processes, reporting systems and implementation of risk and governance.
Dr. Toby Bradbury is a mining engineer with over 35 years leadership and advisory experience in the mining sector. He was most recently Chief Executive Officer and director of AIM listed Shanta Gold with whom he was instrumental in leading the feasibility, development and successful delivery of a transformational business plan including the transition to a predominantly underground operation. Previous roles have included Senior Vice President with AngloGold Ashanti, Chief Operations Officer for Anvil Mining, a copper producer in the DRC, and General Manager Surface Operations with Glencore Coal Australia. Toby has a BSc and PhD in mining from University of Wales and a Masters' degree in Business Leadership from University of South Africa. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining, Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Job Titles:
- General Manager
- Member of the Management Team
- Mining Engineer
- Vice President
Mr Simbanegavi is Mining Engineer with over 25 years experience. Prior to joining Rambler Mining and Metals in May 2022, he was Chief Operating Officer and Director of AIM listed Bluerock Diamonds where he was instrumental in the feasibility, development, and construction of a 1.0Mtpa diamond mine and processing plant in South Africa. Prior to this, he has held various senior executive management roles in Southern Africa across a diverse range of commodities which include Gold, Platinum, Nickel, Zinc and Diamond.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Non - Executive Director Dr
Mark Sander Non-Executive Director Dr. Sander holds a PhD in Ore Deposits and Exploration from Stanford University (USA) and has been active in the mineral resource industry for over 30 years in operations, strategy and exploration, with a focus on copper, gold and platinum projects. Dr. Sander has previous industry experience as President and CEO of Mandalay Resources, Partner and Co-Founder of Plinian Capital, and Vice President of Strategy and Planning for BHP Billiton's copper group.
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Manager
- Member of the Management Team
- Vice President of Human Resources
Ms. Bonnie Matthews joined Rambler Metals and Mining in 2018 as the Human Resources Manager. She brings to our team over 20 years' experience in many aspects of a Business and for the past 10 years primarily in mining. Bonnie's educational background is in Business Management Human Resources/Executive Administration and is currently completing a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Labor Relations. Prior to Rambler Bonnie has held several Management/HR positions including positions with Tata Steel Minerals Canada, Canada Post, Grey Rock Mining, and The Government of Nunavut. Bonnie is an advocate for women in mining and inspires and encourages all women to reach for their goals.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Independent Non - Executive Director
- Corporate Director, Former Senior Public Company Executive and Investment Banker
Priya Patil is an experienced corporate director, former senior public company executive and investment banker. She was Global Head, Business Development (Diversified Industries) of the TSX. She was Managing Director, Partner and Founding Partner (Eastern Operations) of PI Financial and a Managing Director, Partner and Head of Investment Banking of Loewen Ondaatje McCutcheon. Ms. Patil was the global general counsel of Breakwater Resources, a Canadian and U.S. listed mining company. She started her career as an attorney with Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP in Palo Alto, California. Ms. Patil is a director of Rambler Metals & Mining PLC (AIM of LSE: RMM), Chair of its Compensation, Governance and Nominations Committee; a member of its Audit and Safety, Health, Environment and Community committees. She is also a director of Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (NYSE & TSX: IE) where she is Chair of the Compensation and Nominating Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. She is a board member of Signature Resources Inc. (TSX-V: SGU) and was a member of the board of directors of Alexandria Minerals Corporation (TSX-V: AZX), Chair of its Audit Committee and a member of the Management & Special Committees from 2016 to 2019. Ms. Patil holds a B.Sc. (Statistics and Computer Sciences), University of Bombay and a J.D. from the University of Ottawa. Ms. Patil also completed the Directors Education Program (ICD.D), Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and the Innovation Governance Program of the Council of Canadian Innovators. She is a member of the State Bar of California, the Ontario Bar (Law Society of Ontario) and Charter of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D).
Job Titles:
- Director
- Independent Non - Executive Director
Mr. Round was an independent non-executive director at Anglo Asian Mining PLC, an AIM listed gold miner in Azerbaijan, for over 12 years. He chaired the Audit Committee during that time and is now retained as a Board Adviser. He has gained significant board experience during his career as CFO of several mining and AIM listed companies and as Acting Chief Executive at Novera Energy PLC when he oversaw the process of a recommended offer for over £100m. Mr. Round has also been Non-Executive Chairman at Cyberhawk Holdings, a private equity backed global inspection company, and a Director of West Cumbria Mining since his last full time executive role as CEO of Green Highland Renewables where the shareholders achieved a successful exit. Mr. Round qualified with the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Non - Executive Director
Terrell Iver Ackerman Non-Executive Director Mr. Ackerman was interim Chief Executive Officer of Stillwater Mining Company until 2013, having joined the Company in March 2000 as Director of Corporate Planning. During 1998 and 1999, Mr. Ackerman conducted feasibility studies, operational and mine planning reviews for various underground operations. Prior to this time, Mr. Ackerman was Vice President and General Manager of BHP Copper's San Manuel Operation in Arizona. Mr. Ackerman held increasing roles of accountability for Magma Copper Company starting as an underground engineer in training in 1976. Mr. Ackerman received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mine Engineering from the University of Idaho College of Mines.
Job Titles:
- Chief Engineer
- Corporate Secretary
- Member of the Management Team
- Vice President
Tim Sanford Vice President and Corporate Secretary P. Eng. Mr. Sanford has over 25 years of experience at various supervisory levels and throughout his career has been involved in all aspect of underground mine development and production. Tim is a member of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL).
Tim joined the company as Chief Engineer in March 2010 and accepted the position of General Manager early in 2011. In November 2012, Tim was promoted to VP Technical Services with the responsibility of overseeing all technical aspects of the Company. Most recently, Mr. Sanford has also assumed the Corporate Secretary responsibilities for the Company.