MarketOpen Podcast

MarketOpen Podcast

by MarketOpen Australia

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 66 - White Cliff Minerals

In this episode, we sit down with Troy Whittaker, who serves as the Managing Director of White Cliff Minerals (ASX:WCN). Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within WCN, and take a closer look at what drives Troy's success. Troy is an executive with more than 20 years of experience, spanning successful international project evaluation, development and the operation of multi-billion-dollar assets globally across a broad range of commodities, including iron ore. He has a proven track record of leadership,. Mr Whittaker has held senior roles with major global mining companies Fortescue Metals Group Ltd and Anglo American UK.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 65 - Lithium Australia

In this episode, we sit down with Simon Linge, who serves as the Managing Director and CEO of Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT). Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within LIT, and take a closer look at what drives Simon's success. Drawing upon 30-years’ executive experience in manufacturing, logistics and infrastructure, Mr Linge brings an exemplary track record in driving business performance and expansion in low growth environments through M&A and organic strategies. Mr Linge is currently EGM Contract Manufacturing at Pact Group a leader in plastic packaging, recycling and the circular economy in Australia. Prior to this Mr Linge was the Managing Director and CEO of Bradken Limited where he repositioned the company as a leaner, market-focused business, delivering profitable growth with a clear vision and strategy. Holding prior senior leadership roles with BlueScope Steel, NZ Steel and NS BlueScope across Australia and New Zealand, Asia Pacific and the USA, he is experienced in driving improvements in safety, governance and operational hygiene. Of note is his success in changing the go-to-market model of BlueScope Steel China’s Coated business to align with the Chinese market, and role in driving 300% volume growth for New Zealand Steel’s mining division and leading a simultaneous, complex two-year acquisition program. Distilling information across business and market dynamics, Mr Linge creates a clear, compelling vision, galvanising people around the path forward. Results-driven, he ensures teams are focused on key priorities while remaining agile and responsive to market changes, to ensure a business’ ongoing success. Mr Linge is currently Advisory Board member at Connect Precision, an emerging Australian manufacturer of components for the building industry. Mr Linge has also served on several boards including Tata BlueScope Steel, SteelServ and McDonald Lime. He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) and a number of executive certifications.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 64 - Nimy Resources

In this episode, we sit down with Luke Hampson, who serves as the Executive Director of Nimy Resources (ASX:NIM). Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within NIM, and take a closer look at what drives Luke's success. Luke has over 30 years in the mining industry and has led management teams working throughout the Asia Pacific region. Luke specialises in project asset management having 19 years experience at WesTrac Pty Ltd, 3 years at Rio Tinto Iron Ore and 11 years Managing Director of Cloonmore Mining and Energy.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 62 - VRX Silica

In this episode, we sit down with Bruce Maluish, who serves as the Managing Director of VRX Silica (ASX:VRX). Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within VRX, and take a closer look at what drives Bruce's success. Mr Maluish has more than 30 years’ experience in the mining industry with numerous roles as Managing Director and General Manager with organisations such as the Monarch Group of Companies, Matilda Minerals, Abelle, Hill 50 and Forsyth Mining. He has worked in a variety of resource sectors including gold, nickel and mineral sands, from both open pits and underground. His management and administrative experience includes the set up and marketing of IPOs, from commencement of exploration to full production, to the identification, development and expansion of projects including mergers and acquisitions. His international experience includes identification of projects and negotiations with clients in Asian markets. His qualifications include credentials in surveying, mining, project planning and finance. During the past three years Mr Maluish has held the following other listed-company directorships • Nexus Minerals Ltd – July 2015 to present

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 61 - OD6 Metals

In this episode, we sit down with Brett Hazelden, who serves as the CEO and Managing Director of OD6 Metals (ASX:OD6). Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within OD6, and take a closer look at what drives Brett's success. Mr Hazelden is a Metallurgist who brings over 25 years’ experience serving the Australasian resources industry. His experience includes being a Company Director, Managing Director, CEO, Project Manager, Study Manager and originally a Metallurgist in an operating environment. Mr Hazelden brings a diverse range of capabilities from exploration, project development studies, research and development, project approvals, offtake agreements, equity raising, debt financing plus mergers and acquisitions. He has worked across multiple commodities including potash, gold, copper, zinc, lead, iron ore, tungsten, salt, diamond and now rare earth sectors. Most recently, Brett was the Co-founder and Managing Director/CEO of Kalium Lakes (ASX:KLL). Mr Hazelden was appointed as a Director on 1 April 2022. Mr Hazelden is not considered to be an independent Director as he is engaged in an executive capacity.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 60 - The Calmer Co

In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Noble , who serves as the CEO and Managing Director of The Calmer Co (ASX:CCO). Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within CCO, and take a closer look at what drives Anthony's success. Formerly, C.E.O. Australian Biotherapeutics, and spent more than 10 years at Soho Flordis International (SFI) which includes Klaire Labs, Prothera & Complementary Prescriptions (USA), Ginsana SA (Switzerland), Flordis (Australia) and Potters Herbals & Equazen (UK). Anthony held the roles of Global Head of Innovation, Global Head of B2B, Head of North Asia and Managing Director of SFI Research Pty Ltd, the group’s innovation incubator and investment company. Anthony has a PhD in Cell Biology and an MBA from AGSM including study at the Wharton School (U Penn)

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 59 - Barton Gold

In this episode, we sit down with Alexander Scanlon, who serves as the CEO and Managing Director of Barton Gold (ASX:BGD). Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within BGD, and take a closer look at what drives Alex's success. Alex is the founder of Barton Gold and a financial economist with ~20 years’ experience in financial analysis, consulting, structured finance and mining advisory, investment and management. He was previously Managing Director of PARQ Capital Management and a Director with Lusona Capital where he focused on corporate advisory and principal investments in the natural resources sector, and before that an Executive in the Principal Investments Area of Barclays Capital. Alex is a graduate of Santa Clara University (BSc Finance Honours & BSc Economics Honours), the University of Oxford (MSc Financial Economics) and the University of Cambridge (MPhil Management).

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 58 - Biogene Technology

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Grogan, who serves as the CEO and Managing Director of Bio-Gene Technology (ASX:BGT). Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within BGT, and take a closer look at what drives Tim's success. Tim brings more than 30 years’ experience and expertise to Bio-Gene, with a successful track record of delivering growth in the agtech, food and human health sectors. Tim has deep multi-disciplinary experience in the management of new product development, commercialisation, capital raising and corporate governance. As a hands-on leader, Tim has held several key executive roles, specialising in product development and expanding business partnerships. As CEO of SIRA Pty Ltd, Tim led the commercial development of technologies to produce new types of healthier sugar. Prior to this, Tim was the CEO of Dimerix BioScience Pty Ltd, a venture capital-funded medicinal drug discovery and development company, where he managed the development of a novel treatment for diabetic nephropathy and the company completed three substantial pharmaceutical partnering deals within 12 months and significantly expanded its investor base. Tim also has extensive listed company experience, including with pharmaceutical development company, Starpharma (ASX:SPL), where he worked to steer it through the IPO process and establishing several commercial relationships globally. Most recently, Tim has been consulting to companies in the health and medical technology sectors in Australia, providing strategic, government and regulatory advice. Tim holds a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Science, majoring in chemistry, from the University of Melbourne.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 57 - Emperor Energy

In this episode, we sit down with Carl Dumbrell, who serves as the Director and Company Secretary of Emperor Energy (ASX:EMP). Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within EMP, and take a closer look at what drives Carl's success. Carl Dumbrell is a partner in a Sydney accounting firm with 20 years’ experience in taxation and assurance services in Australia and England, and with an on-going involvement in the raising of finance and the divestment of assets for listed companies. Carl has Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Taxation Law degrees, and is a Chartered Accountant in both Australia and in England & Wales, as well as being a Chartered Tax Advisor, Registered Company Auditor, Registered Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Auditor, and Member of the Australia Institute of Company Directors. Carl is a CEO and Executive Director of Herencia Resources Plc (AIM: HER), Chairman of the Kennedy Foundation and President of St Michael’s Golf Club.

MarketOpen Podcast Episode 56 - Simplafy

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Talbot-Smith and Aidan Talijancich, who serves as the Digital Strategy Lead and Director & Principal Occupational Therapist of Simplafy. Join us as we delve into the most recent developments and valuable insights within Simplafy, and take a closer look at what drives Paul and Aidan's success.

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