About Us
ABOUT US
Board and management
David O'Connor
Non Executive Chairman
David is a highly accomplished mining executive with over 40 years of international experience spanning exploration, development, and M&A. He is currently Chief Geologist at AbraSilver Resource Corp. (TSX-V: ABRA), where he has been instrumental in growing the Diablillos Silver-Gold Project from 129Moz AgEq to 350Moz AgEq. David previously founded Explorator Resources, which developed the El Espino Copper-Gold Project in Chile before its sale to Pucobre, and earlier led exploration for Western Mining Corporation at Olympic Dam. He holds geology degrees from the University of Cape Town and the Royal School of Mines, London.
Adam McKinnon
Managing Director & CEO
Adam is an experienced mining and geoscience professional with recent roles including Managing Director at Magmatic Resources (ASX:MAG) and General Manager – Exploration and Business Development at Aurelia Metals Limited (ASX:AMI).
Adam previously held technical roles with CBH Resources Limited and KBL Mining Limited (ASX:KBL). Adam is also currently a Non-Executive Director of Australian Gold and Copper Limited (ASX:AGC).
Craig Stranger
Non Executive Director
Mr. Stranger is the co-founder of PAC Partners and Executive Chairman since formation, Craig has 20+ years experience across equities research and equity capital markets. Mr Stranger has strong relationships with many emerging and mid-market companies on the ASX, and also with institutional and high net worth investors. Mr Stranger was Head of Research and Head of ECM at the feeder business to PAC Partners. Mr Stranger is currently a Non-Executive Director of Glennon Small Companies Linited (ASX: GC1)
Mr Stranger is actively involved and has led a large number of IPO’s and capital raisings at PAC Partners, from RTO’s (Bubs, Andromeda), IPO’s (Althea, Northern Cobalt) and Placements (dozens, including Select Harvests, Bubs, Titomic, Tech Metals, Kidman, LBT, Compumedics…)
Mr Stranger is interested in servicing & raising capital for under-covered high growth & well managed businesses with user friendly executives. He also oversees the in-house PAC investment fund, which has returned exceptionally high returns since formation.
Mr Stranger has been actively involved or run IPO’s including Gerard Lighting (+$70m raise), Cuesta Coal ($24m), Cellestis. Equity Raisings in 2014 included Select Harvests ($47m, JLM), Advanced Braking & Investigator Resources.
Jay Stephenson
Company Secretary
Jay Stephenson has been involved in business development for over 35 years including approximately 29 years as Director, Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary for various listed and unlisted entities in resources, manufacturing, information technology, wine, hotels and property. Jay has been involved in business acquisitions, mergers, initial public offerings, capital raisings, business restructuring as well managing all areas of finance for companies.
Jay provides services in IPO/RTO management, Corporate Advisory, Company Administration, Accounting and Corporate Governance. On most engagements, Jay takes on the appointment of a statutory office holder, either as a Director, Company Secretary or Chief Financial Officer.
Jay holds a Master of Business Administration, is a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of Certified Practicing Accountants Australia, A Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a member of Chartered Professional Accountants and Certified Management Accountants in Canada.
Our Strategy
The company’s strategy is to develop a portfolio of projects that support the green economy through the discovery and delivery of commodities that promote electrification and decarbonisation.
Advance Metals has positioned itself to take advantage of the decarbonisation of the global economy by investing directly in minerals that are key to the electrification economy. The company is developing the Garnet Creek Strategic Minerals and Copper project located in Western Idaho and believes that this project has the potential to become a key supplier of these minerals in the future.
Copper Sustainability
Copper is not only one of the most vital natural minerals on Earth but is also considered a “green material” in helping to create a sustainable global environment. Clean energy is one of the primary factors in producing a sustainable environment; fortunately, copper use aids in that process. It makes products more energy efficient, resulting in a more sustainable world. In addition, it is an eco-friendly recyclable resource.
In today’s world, industries, governments, and groups of individuals are becoming more aware of the environmental impact and how to reduce the carbon footprint to create a more sustainable world. Traditional mining is currently being replaced with lower-impact mining techniques. Advance Metals uses an eco-friendly, sustainable mining method that contributes to a more suitable approach to mining. Furthermore, we use other approaches, such as reusing mining waste and eco-friendly equipment while working on mining sites.
Our goal is to preserve, protect and restore biodiversity. Using a new evolutionary framework, “Development by design,” helps us achieve this. This environmental approach implements collaborative, scientific, and analytical methods to regulate development projects while conserving the natural environment. Advance Metals uses the most modern technology, effective strategies, and detailed planning to manage their mining projects to reduce gas emissions and conserve the natural water and environment.
Advance Metals’ philosophy is to put people at the heart of mining. We do this through creating high-paying employment and through our secondary activities, such as ‘buying local’ whenever possible to support homegrown businesses.
We also strive to be good neighbours by listening to our neighbouring communities and supporting their ideas and projects whenever possible. We aspire to grow the economy in our neighbouring communities to ensure enduring benefits from our presence.
Advance Metals is a professional, reliable company that complies with all regulations and sets the highest safety, financial, and environmental standards. In addition, we value business ethics keeping in mind competency, honesty, integrity, respect and compassion for our fellow team members, investors, and communities. We strive to follow those regulations and meet those standards while preserving the environment.
