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John Seton has extensive experience in commercial law, stock exchange listed companies and the mineral resource sector.
Mr Seton was chief executive of Besra Gold from 2011 to 2021, and an executive director from November 2016 to December 2023 including a stint as executive chair for 4 months. Prior to Besra Gold, he was chief executive of TSX- and ASX-listed Olympus Pacific Minerals, chief executive of IT Capital, and held directorships in several companies listed on ASX and NZX including Kiwi Gold, Kiwi International Resources, Iddison Group Vietnam and Max Resources. He was also chair of the Vietnam/New Zealand Business Council.