NIUMINCO - Key Persons

Mr David Osikore

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Non - Executive Director
Mr Osikore (BSc.) brings 30 years' experience in the exploration and mining industries in both Papua New Guinea and Australia in roles ranging from exploration geologist to director and managing director. David is currently on the board of Bougainville Copper Limited and was one of the founding directors of Pantoro Limited, serving on its board from 2008 to 2016.. David has extensive experience in PNG engaging at different levels of business, government and with project area landowners; holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (geology) from the University of Papua New Guinea and is a professional Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM). He was born in Buin, Bougainville.

Mr John Nethery

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Non - Executive Director
Mr John Nethery (BSc., Dip.Ed, FAusIMM (CP), FAIG, FSEG, MGSA) has acted as an independent geological consultant to the Niuminco Group since 2012, Is a highly regarded geologist with over 50 years worldwide experience, and has had an association with Papua New Guinea since the 1970's. Mr Nethery was a founding Director of Queensland Gold and Minerals Limited and General Manager Mineral of AOG Minerals Limited.

Mr Lawrence Chartres

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board of Directors
  • Non - Executive Director
Mr Lawrence Chartres (B Comm), qualified as a charted accountant in 1978, and has held positions as a senior professional accountant in a top-tier accounting firm, including 4 years fulltime in Papua New Guinea, and as a company secretary and director in both listed public and private companies over the past 45 years. Mr Chartres speaks fluent Pidgin English, and brings extensive commercial experience to the company.

Mr Tracey Lake - CEO, Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Managing Director
  • Member of the Board of Directors
Mr Lake holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of New South Wales - Major in Accounting and Finance. He has held senior management and principal positions in both private and public companies and has over 45 years business experience in a number of industries.