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

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance & Investment. He is also a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Stephen is currently non-executive Chairman of Power Minerals Limited (ASX:PNN), and is a non-executive director of ASX-listed Pinnacle Minerals Limited (ASX:PIM), Summit Minerals Limited (ASX:SUM) and Trigg Minerals Limited (ASX:TMG).