Boab Metals

Simon was appointed on 19 October 2013 and brings over 15 years of experience as a senior executive in the mining sector, having led a range of publicly listed resource companies.  He has a strong background in strategic management, business planning, finance and capital raising across multiple commodities. Simon previously served as Managing Director of Groote Resources Ltd, where he oversaw its growth from a market capitalisation of under $10 million to a peak of over $200 million.  Following his time at Groote, he co-founded West Rock Resources Ltd and held the role of Managing Director until its acquisition by Boab Metals Ltd in 2013.  During his tenure, he established and managed joint ventures and strategic alliances with both mid-tier and major mining companies. Since joining Boab Metals in 2013, Simon has led the exploration and evaluation of projects across Australia and South America.  A key milestone under his leadership was the transformational acquisition of the Sorby Hills Project in Western Australia in 2018.  Over the past six years, Simon has overseen the project's rapid advancement, including a 50% increase in the Mineral Resource, completion of both a high-quality Pre-Feasibility Study, a Definitive Feasibility Study, and the securing of key project approvals and binding off-take agreements - further validating the project's low risk profile and robust economics. Simon is a committed member of the Western Australian resources industry, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.

Managing Director & CEO

SIMON NOON MAICD, FAIM

Gary Comb is an engineer with over 30 years’ experience in the Australian mining industry and has a strong track record in successfully commissioning and operating base metal mines. Gary was Chairman of Finders Resources Limited from 2013 until its take over in 2018, and was previously the Managing Director of Jabiru Metals Limited and the CEO of BGC Contracting Pty Ltd.

Chairman

GARY COMB BE (MECH), BSC, DIP ED. 

Richard Monti is a geologist with a successful career of over 30 years in the international mineral resource industry, resulting in broad industry knowledge and strong strategic planning capabilities. Richard has over 46 director-years’ experience on thirteen ASX and TSX listed mining and exploration companies from micro-caps through to mid-size miners and has built and managed teams of up to 70 personnel. Richard was the principal of a corporate advisory firm, Ventnor Capital Pty Ltd, from 2005 to 2010 and is currently principal of Terracognita which supplies advice to resource industry companies. Richard is currently also the Non-Executive Chairman of Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX:ZMI), Non-Executive Chairman of Alto Metals Ltd (ASX:AME) and Non-Executive Director of Caravel Minerals Limited (ASX:CVV).

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Non-Executive Director

RICHARD MONTI BSC (HONS), GRAD DIP APPFIN., MAUSIMM

Andrew Parker holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Western Australia and has significant experience in the exploration and mining industry and a wealth of expertise in corporate advisory, strategic consultancy and capital raisings.

Before joining Boab Metals Andrew was a director of Stadia Capital and he co-founded Trident Capital Pty Ltd, a corporate advisory and venture capital firm where he held the position of Managing Director until 2008.

Andrew has also held senior legal roles, such as General Counsel of previously ASX listed B Digital Ltd and was a Senior Associate of Price Sierakowski and Senior Associate of Summers Partners.

Andrew is currently also the Chairman of Widgie Nickel Limited (ASX: WIN).