METALLICON - Key Persons


Bob Palmer

Job Titles:
  • Hydrometallurgical Consultant
Qualified Chemist with over twenty years of management experience at both the operations and executive levels within the platinum mining environment and also worked on contract in the projects field for over eight years.

Christian Heili

Job Titles:
  • Mining Consultant
Senior Accomplished Management Professional with over 40 years' experience in mining engineering, operational management, project management and business development within the mining sector. Well known for my ability to implement change and effectively lead multifunctional internal and external contract teams including the Owner's Team.

Dunasha Van Dyl

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant
Dedicated to delivering impeccable support, streamlining operations, and ensuring seamless efficiency for high-level executives. Adept at managing a myriad of responsibilities with precision. With exceptional organizational skills, and impeccable attention to detail.

Josiah Selopetsa

Job Titles:
  • Minerals Processing Consultant
Highly experienced mineral processing specialist with 22 years of expertise, having held positions such as Plant Metallurgist, R&D Metallurgist, Senior Metallurgist, Production Overseer, Plant Manager, and Senior Manager of the Baobab plant. Also served as a member of the CEF (Chief Executive Forum) at Lonmin.

Kevin Hay

Job Titles:
  • Pyrometallurgical and Hydrometallurgical Consultant
With 50 years' experience in the metallurgical industry, most of which was at a major platinum producer. Positions ranged from Base Metal Refinery Superintendent, General Manager - Smelter and BMR to Consulting Metallurgist. Pervious experience as Concentrator and Smelter Superintendents at operations in Namibia and Zimbabwe. Includes 13 years in the metallurgical consulting industry.

Michael Valenta

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director / Sole Shareholder
With extensive expertise in metallurgy, covering planning and management of test work, beneficiation of various minerals, and modeling metallurgical processes. Management of milling and flotation concentrators, introduced control systems, and implementation of new technologies in a Platinum Refinery. Additionally, provided consulting services for concentrator projects, conducted due diligence studies, and acted as a client representative on research projects for various minerals, including Platinum, Gold, Copper, Nickel, and more.

Pamela Scott

Job Titles:
  • Administration
With exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities, proficient in managing calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling communication. Adept at implementing efficient office procedures, maintaining accurate records, and supporting corporate events.

Stephen Mawson

Job Titles:
  • Geological Consultant
With more than 40 years in exploration and project management mainly in south, central and west Africa and now undertaking exploration implementation services in sub-Saharan Africa. Registered as a Professional Earth Scientist (Pr. Sci. Nat), statutory registration with the S. A. Council for Natural Scientists. Geological Science - Reg. No. 400074/03 and a member of the Geological Society of South Africa.