Steve Shelton

MSc (Geology), AIG
Exploration Manager

Steve Shelton is a geologist with 30 years experience in minerals exploration and mining, both in Australia and overseas. He has successfully explored for a range of commodities including gold, basemetals, iron ore, manganese, nickel and uranium, and was instrumental in the discovery of four substantial gold mines in Western Australia and overseas. He has held senior positions in both major and junior mining companies, managing exploration from grassroots to reserve definition/feasibility study. Recent roles included Exploration Manager for Perseus Mining Ltd (West Africa and Central Asia), and Managing Director of Liberty Resources Ltd.

Mr Shelton holds a Master of Science in Exploration and Mining Geology from James Cook University of North Queensland, and a Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).

Marina Watts 

BSc (Geology), Dip (Gemmology), AIG
Senior Geologist

Marina Watts is a geologist with 25 years experience in minerals exploration and mining geology. She has been directly involved with a number of significant mineral discoveries and mines, and has worked in a range of commodities including gold, uranium, nickel, basemetals, and diamonds. She has had particular experience in project management, project generation and research.

Ms Watts holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Macquarie University (NSW), a Diploma of Gemmology, and a Graduate Diploma in Education. She is a fellow member of the Gemmological Association of Australia, and a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).