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John W. SabineChairman, Independent Director Mr Sabine, Counsel for the Canadian law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, is recognised as a leading mining practitioner in Canada with experience in mining and resource law and corporate finance, and lectures on various legal topics, including those relating to securities, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. He has been a member of the Securities Advisory Committee to the Ontario Securities Commission. During 35 years of practice, he has served as a director of several mining and resource companies. Mr Sabine became a director in 2004 and is also a member of the Nomination, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee. |
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Mr Darryll CastleDirector, President and Chief EXecutive Officer Mr Castle joined Anvil in May 2011. He has a Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) from the University of Natal-Durban, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of South Africa as well as a Masters Business Administration from the University of Cape Town and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Mr Castle has extensive experience in the civil engineering, mining and financial sectors with more than 15 years in senior management positions with international organisations. Prior to joining Anvil, Mr Castle worked with the Metorex Group as Chief Operating Officer (COO), accountable for all aspects of operational performance of the Metorex mines. Upon completion of his MBA, he joined Ingwe Coal (Billiton) where he worked in operations and on various strategic projects. From 1998 to 2005 he was a Mining and Resource Analyst and Fund Manager with STANLIB Asset Management. Between 2005 and 2009 he was Executive Director of Zungu Investment Company (ZICO), a privately owned holding company which holds major investments in a number of South African businesses. |
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Thomas C. DawsonChairman of the Audit Committee, Independent Director Mr Dawson has been a Board member of Anvil Mining Limited since May, 2005. He received his B.Comm. from Concordia University, Montréal, Canada, in 1959. He has been a Chartered Accountant since 1961 and is a retired senior audit and accounting partner with 40 years experience at Deloitte & Touche LLP, Chartered Accountants. He currently serves as a director of several other companies including WFI Industries Limited, Energy Split Corp., Energy Split II Corp., R Split II Corp. and Seabridge Gold Inc. |
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Patrick EvansIndependent Director Mr Evans has been a Board member since April 2009. He is President and CEO of Mountain Province Diamonds Inc, CEO of Norsemont Mining Inc and a director of First Uranium Corp. Previous positions include President and CEO of Weda Bay Minerals (acquired by Eramet), President and CEO of Southern Platinum Corp (acquired by Lonmin), President and CEO of SouthernEra (acquired by Mwana Africa) and Vice President of Placer Dome Inc. Mr Evans has served on the Executive Committee of the Chamber of Mines of South Africa and is a graduate of the University of Cape Town. Mr Evans is a member of the Audit Committee and the Corporate Responsibility and Safety Committee and also Chairman of the Nomination, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee. |
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Jesus FernandezDirector Mr Fernandez has been a Board member since December 2009. He has been part of the Trafigura team since 2004 and is currently Head of M&A Mining and CFO of Trafigura's mining division, with specialization in mining acquisition and financing. Mr. Fernandez has more than 7 years of experience in the corporate finance market and leads acquisitions and financings where Trafigura has an interest. Mr. Fernandez has been a director of Iberian Minerals Corp. since 2008 and a director of Cadillac Ventures Inc since 2009. During the three years prior to joining Trafigura, Mr. Fernandez was employed with International Power Plc in London working in its project finance team. He holds an MA in Finance and Investment from the University of Exeter and a Licenciatura (Economics) from the Universidad de Cantabria, Spain. Mr Fernandez is a member of the Audit Committee. |
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Jeremy WeirDirector Mr Weir has been a Board member of Anvil Mining Limited since September 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences (Hons), Geology Major, from the University of Melbourne. He joined Trafigura in 2001 where he is an executive director with responsibility for Trafigura’s metals derivatives trading operations and mining investments. In addition, Jeremy is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Galena Asset Management Ltd, Trafigura’s hedge fund asset manager. Prior to joining Trafigura Jeremy was a main board director with N.M. Rothschild and Sons (“Rothschild”) where he worked in both Australia and London and was responsible for commodity trading, marketing, and Rothschild’s international metals derivatives business. Prior to 1992, Jeremy worked for various mining companies in Australia and was involved in risk management and trading in metals and concentrates. Jeremy is also a non-executive director of Iberian Minerals Corp. a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. Mr Weir is a member of the Nomination, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee. |
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Deon GarbersDirector Mr Garbers has been a Board member since February 2010. He is a metallurgical engineer with 20 years of experience in the mining industry. Mr Garbers holds a B.Eng. from the University of Pretoria and a M.B.A specialised in finance from the University of Stellenbosch (Business School). He joined Trafigura in 2008 as Trafigura's African Mining Coordinator. Mr Garbers is also a member of the Technical Committee, comprised of both Trafigura and Anvil representatives, which provides technical support for the Company's operations, in particular the development of Kinsevere Stage II 60,000 tpy SX-EW. Prior to joining Trafigura, Deon was a Manager Director of Weatherly Mining Nambia and a Director on the Board. He has worked for various mining companies in Africa (Exxaro Corporate Office, Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation (RPZC) & Sishen Iron Ore Company) and was involved in managerial functions as Manager Business Improvement Metal and Industrial Division, Mine Manager and Production Manager and Refinery Operations and R & D. Mr Garbers is Chairman of the Corporate Responsibility and Safety Committee. |