
Simon Rigby has 24 years of international experience in mineral exploration and business development, predominantly with major mining companies including Newmont Australia, Newcrest Mining, Homestake Gold of Australia and Barrick Gold Corporation where, until July 2007, he was the exploration manager of Australia and PNG. Mr Rigby was also the principal of Beaumont Geological Consulting which he founded in 2007. He also has extensive experience as a technical advisor on acquisitions and divestments for mining companies, corporate advisory firms and investment banks. Mr Rigby has a Bachelor of Science (Geology Honours) from James Cook University and is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.