Non-executive Chair

Philip holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering.

Philip has over 30 years’ senior executive experience in oil and gas, mining and chemical processing in large multinational companies, smaller ASX listed companies and privately owned companies. In addition, Philip has extensive experience in Non-Executive Director roles and has chaired many of those boards for extended periods.

Phillip had a 20-year career with Shell in Australia and overseas and for the last 3 years was Downstream Director on the Board of Shell Australia. This was followed by 5 years as a director and CEO of Coogee Chemicals and then 4 years as CEO of New Standard Energy. Prior to joining TCM, he led Tianqi Lithium Australia, a subsidiary of Tianqi Lithium Corp out of China, one of the world’s largest lithium companies. Tianqi owns 51% of the Greenbushes mine in Western Australia, the world’s best hard-rock lithium resource, and he was charged with building the world’s largest lithium hydroxide plant in Kwinana south of Perth, an investment of nearly $1billion.

Philip chairs the board Perth Symphony Orchestra and is a non-executive director of Patriot Resources Limited and Livium Limited.

TCM does not consider that Mr Thick is an independent director of TCM given the fact that he is also a shareholder of Gold Streaming Co Pte Limited, which company is party to a commercial contract with TCM.

Non-executive Director

Geoff holds a BCom, Grad Dip Financial Analysis (FINSIA), CPA.

Geoff has over 35 years’ experience on the boards of publicly listed companies and in the securities industry. Geoff currently is the Chairman of Gold Streaming Co Pte Limited.

By way of additional disclosure, Mr Donohue was previous Chair of Blue Horseshoe Ventures Pty Limited, which company went into voluntary administration on 16 August 2023. On 12 December 2023 Blue Horseshoe Ventures Pty Limited was placed into liquidation.

TCM does not consider that Mr Donohue is an independent director of TCM given the fact that he is also a shareholder of Gold Streaming Co Pte Limited, which company is party to a commercial contract with TCM.

Independent Director

Christine Pears has extensive experience in listed, private, and social enterprises. She brings a wealth of skills in growth industries governance, private and public capital markets, strategy development and implementation, value-added manufacturing and business operations, mergers, acquisitions and takeovers, international market development, and finance and treasury management.

Christine is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Auckland and is a Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

Currently, she serves as the Independent Chair of Franklin Veterinary 1977 Limited and YMCA North Inc and a member of the National Council of YMCA New Zealand. She is also a Non-executive Director of McKay Limited and the NZX/ASX listed Truscreen Group Limited.

Ms Pears will chair the Audit and Risk Committee of TCM.

The Board of TCM consider that Ms Pears will be an “independent director” of TCM (as that term is defined in the Listing Rules).

By way of disclosure, Ms Pears was a director of Cannasouth Limited. Cannasouth Limited was placed into administration on 28 March 2024. Cannasouth was subsequently placed into receivership on 22 May 2025.

Independent Director

Francois Tumahai (Ngāti Waewae, Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei) is a Non-Executive Director. Francois is a highly experienced leader and strategic thinker with over two decades of governance experience across both corporate and not-for-profit sectors. He currently serves as the Kaiwhakahaere (Chairman) of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae and Chief Executive Officer of Arahura Holding Limited.

With a background in mechanical engineering and more than 25 years in the heavy machinery sector, Francois brings a wealth of practical experience to his leadership roles. He is a strong advocate for the mining industry and serves on the board of the New Zealand Institute for Minerals to Materials Research.

Francois is known for his analytical mindset and his ability to bring both strategic insight and tactical solutions to complex decisions. His broad skill set spans health and safety compliance, financial management, strategic planning, human resources and business development, a respected figure in both the business and iwi governance landscapes, Francois combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to community and environmental stewardship

The Board of TCM consider that Mr Tumahai will be an “independent director” of TCM (as that term is defined in the Listing Rules).

Chief Executive Officer

Robert is a professional engineer, having obtained an Associate Degree of Mechanical Engineering from Curtin University. He has been a Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia and a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Robert has over 40 years’ experience in the resources industry, with the last 20 years in the industrial minerals sector including as the CEO of two of the world’s largest industrial garnet companies.

Robert has worked on the Barrytown Minerals Project in various capacities since 2020 and has considerable experience across all aspects of the project, including exploration, processing plant design, construction and operation, and sales and marketing.

Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

Paul has over 25 years’ experience in the resources industry, working on the development, construction and operation of a number of resource projects, including as CFO and Company Secretary of ASX listed companies.

Paul has a Bachelor of Engineering from Curtin University, is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Governance Institute of Australia.

Project Director

Mike has extensive experience and connections across local and central government and iwi, through his previous role as CEO of the West Coast Regional Council. More recently he has served as CEO of the New Zealand Institute for Minerals to Materials Research, where he has led the development of purpose-built laboratories, commercial ventures and the establishment of a sustainable business model post initial seed capital. Mike also holds commercial director appointments on Kiwicare Holdings Ltd and Pest Control Research that are well established New Zealand companies operating internationally.

Mike has served in voluntary roles as Chairman of the West Coast Rugby Union, as a Director of Predator Free South Westland and more recently has been elected on the Greymouth High School Board of Trustees.

Mike’s experience across commercial, community and voluntary roles and his deep connections in the West Coast region is invaluable to TCM moving forward.