Mr. Ross is a geologist, independent resources consultant, and public company director who has been involved in the international minerals industry in technical, business development, and corporate positions for over 30 years. Stephen has sourced significant investments for junior explorers and pre-development resource companies worldwide while holding managing director and technical positions while residing in Central Asia, West Africa and Sri Lanka.

Mr. Ross holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance & Investment. He is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Stephen is currently Non-Executive Chairman of ASX-listed Power Minerals Limited (ASX:PNN), and is a Non-Executive Director of Pinnacle Minerals Limited (ASX:PIM).