A qualified mining engineer, Andrew brings extensive resources industry experience at a senior level, with a history of international success, particularly in the fields of business development and marketing. Andrew has previously served as Executive General Manager, Business Development and Strategy, at Xstrata Copper where he oversaw many major project transactions. Prior to that Andrew served in a range of senior operational and product marketing roles, including five years as Vice President, Ores and Concentrates for Pechiney SA, and three years as Vice President, Commercial for BHP Copper. In these roles he oversaw a number of significant project transactions as well as copper concentrate sales globally.

Andrew has extensive experience in the Australian and Canadian listed resource company environment, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Andrew is also the founder and Managing Director of West End Mining & Consulting (Wemco), a mining market consulting organisation.