Qualifications

BEcon (Hons)

Experience

John has over 40 years’ experience in the resources industry as an executive and Non-Executive Director, with expertise in strategy, business development and mergers and acquisitions. John brings to the Sandfire Board a deep understanding of the resources industry globally and its key business drivers. He has a proven track record of identifying strategic opportunities and risks, as well as developing, implementing and overseeing corporate strategies that deliver value from organic and inorganic growth. He is also Chair Elect of West Australian gold producer Ora Banda Mining Limited.

As a mining executive, John has previously held roles at Normandy Mining Ltd as Group Executive – Strategy & Business Development and at Buka Minerals Ltd as Managing Director. He has 30 years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, both within mining companies and in investment banking and private equity, including involvement in a wide range of significant global transactions. He has previously held roles as Head of Mining & Metals Advisory (Australia) at Standard Bank and Operating Partner at private equity firm Global Natural Resources Investments (GNRI).

John is also a seasoned Non-Executive Director in the resources industry, with previous directorships at gold producers Northern Star Resources (2021 – 2024) and Saracen Mining Holdings Limited, and precious and base metals producer Adriatic Metals Plc. While at Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mining, John served on their Exploration and Growth Committees, with responsibility for the oversight of capital allocation decisions regarding exploration and organic and inorganic growth. John was also previously the Lead Independent Director of mineral sands company Sheffield Resources Ltd (August 2019 – May 2026). 

He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) from the University of Queensland.

External appointments

John is Chair Elect of ASX-listed West Australian gold producer Ora Banda Mining (May 2026).

Special responsibilities

• Chair of the Board of Directors

Qualifications

BE (Hons) Mining, Member of the IOM

Experience

Robert has more than 30 years of experience in the global resources sector, with deep expertise in investment banking, equities research and board governance. He brings strong capabilities in financial and strategic development to drive both organic and inorganic growth and has a thorough understanding of the commercial drivers influencing resource companies across jurisdictions and the mining lifecycle.

At Renaissance Capital (RenCap), a leading emerging and frontier markets investment bank, Robert was instrumental in its international and strategic expansion, supporting resource sector clients across Europe, Africa, and Asia. He transitioned to the role of Chair, Mining and Metals, overseeing investment banking and principal investment activities in the mining, metals, and fertilizer sectors. He also held senior roles as a precious metals equities analyst with the award-winning HSBC Global Mining team and as Senior Advisor to Royal Bank of Canada (Europe) Investment Banking, focusing on M&A and senior client coverage.

As a Non-Executive Director, Robert has served on board of resource companies with assets across Russia, Africa, Asia and Europe. His previous directorships include: LSE-listed gold developer Charaat Gold Limited (2018–2024), Executive Chair of critical metals and gas explorer and developer Bluejay Mining Plc (dual-listed on the LSE and Börse Frankfurt 2022–2023), MMC Norilsk Nickel (MOEX-listed 2013–2022), the world’s leading producer of nickel and palladium as well as major producer of copper and platinum; GB Minerals Limited (TSX-listed), a phosphate miner until its sale in 2017; and Sierra Rutile Ltd, where he was Independent Chair until its acquisition in 2016. Robert began his career in South Africa in production mining and new business development. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mining from the Camborne School of Mines and is a Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

External appointments

NYSE listed:  Robert is Lead Independent Director of responsible metals producer and recycler Lifezone Metals (since July 2023). He also serves as a Director of Sandfire’s UK-base subsidiaries and Sandfire (ES) S.L.U.U.

Special responsibilities

• Member of the Audit and Risk Committee
• Member of the Remuneration Committee
• Member of the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee
• Director of Sandfire UK based subsidiaries and Sandfire Resources (ES) S.L.U.

Qualifications

BCom, CA, GAICD

Experience

Sally has over 25 years of experience in human resources, audit and financial reporting, corporate governance, and sustainability oversight, gained through her work in professional services and as an experienced Non-Executive Director at both listed and unlisted companies. She brings strong governance capabilities to organisations, supporting sustainable value creation.

Sally began her career with Arthur Andersen, where she worked across the corporate recovery and finance practices. Over the years, she has built a strong executive track record, leading business development and strategy initiatives while managing large teams to deliver sustained, profitable growth. As the founder and Managing Partner of Derwent Executive, a management consulting and executive recruitment firm, she established and expanded the Perth office, supporting clients locally and nationally, and heading the firm’s Mining and Industrial Practice. She previously served as a Director at the international recruitment firm Michael Page.

Throughout her career as a Non-Executive Director, Sally has served on a wide range of listed and unlisted boards, applying her expertise in people and culture, organisational design, sustainability, remuneration, executive leadership, and succession planning. Sally has developed a strong understanding of audit and financial reporting oversight as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee at Northern Star Resources, Chair of the Audit Committee at Jupiter Mines and Endura Mining, and previously at gold producer Saracen Minerals and marine services provider MMA Offshore (2021–2024). She also chairs Northern Star Resources’ Environmental, Social and Safety Committee, overseeing sustainability and related reporting. She currently holds committee roles across various Nominations, People and Culture, and Remuneration Committees at her other boards.

Sally holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Andersen. Sally is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

External appointments

Sally is a Non-Executive Director of gold producer Northern Star Resources Limited (since February 2021) and manganese miner Jupiter Mines (since 13 September 2024). In addition to her listed company directorships, she also holds board roles with Endura Mining, The Gold Corporation, Ronald McDonald House Foundation (state and national), and Hale School (not-for-profit).

Special responsibilities

• Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee
• Member of the Sustainability Committee
• Member of the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee

Qualifications

BArts, MAICD, Finance for Executives (INSEAD)

Experience

Jenn has over 20 years’ of executive and non-executive experience, with expertise in organisational culture and transformation, remuneration, corporate governance and sustainability. A dual Olympic gold medalist as part of the Australian women’s hockey teams at the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Games, Jenn has a deep understanding of building and sustaining a high-performance culture which enhances her skills in communication, leadership and team effectiveness.

As a Non-Executive Director, Jenn served on the board of Fortescue Metals Group (2016 – 2023) and is currently at Liontown Resources and corporate advisory firm Argonaut, contributing to the companies’ Remuneration Committees as Chair of Remuneration and also as a member of the Sustainability, and Audit and Risk Committees.

Prior to this, Jenn spent more than a decade at Deloitte, where she was a Partner advising clients across the mining, transport and government sectors on strategy development and implementation, business transformation, human capital and governance areas. Jenn later served as CEO of Walk Free, an international human rights organisation focused on eradicating modern slavery through research, advocacy, and global engagement.

Jenn has maintained a strong connection with the Australian sporting community, shaping culture and strategy as a director of the Fremantle Dockers (AFL), the Western Australian Institute of Sport, and as a Commissioner at the Australian Sports Commission.

Jenn holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Journalism) from Curtin University, has completed the Finance for Executives program at INSEAD and is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jenn was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1997.

External appointments

ASX Listed: Jenn is a Non-Executive Director of Lithium miner Liontown Resources Limited (since November 2021). In addition, Jenn is a director of investment bank and stockbroking firm Argonaut, as well as philanthropic organisations FORM building a state of creativity and think tank The Policy Institute of Australia.

Special responsibilities

• Chair of the Remuneration Committee
• Member of the Audit and Risk Committee

Qualifications

BSc (Geology and Geophysics), CPA

Experience

Brendan is an experienced mining executive, with deep technical, financial, strategic and commercial expertise gained through a career spanning diversified international mining companies and investment banking. He brings a strong understanding of stakeholder management that builds high-performing teams and delivers successful outcomes within a desired organisational culture.

Prior to joining Sandfire, Brendan was part of the inaugural Executive Committee at South32, initially serving as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he helped establish the company’s business structure, capital management approach, and financial strategy. He later became Chief Human Resources and Commercial Officer, responsible for global commodity marketing, procurement and human resources.

Brendan joined South32 from BHP, where he was Global Head of Investor Relations and worked closely with the Group Management Committee and Board.

Brendan also brings extensive experience from his earlier career in Investment Banking where, as an Executive Director, he led the Macquarie Metals & Mining Research team during the China-led commodity cycle of the 2000s. Earlier industry experience included his time in the Pilbara region of Western Australia with Robe River Iron Associates and a period of gold and base metal exploration in the Gawler Craton, South Australia.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geophysics from Flinders University and is a Certified Practicing Accountant.

Qualifications

BAppSc (Geol), BSc (Hons), MMinEng, MEnt (Exec)

Experience

Jason Grace is an experienced mining professional with industry experience spanning Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, Southern Africa, North America and Europe, ranging across multiple disciplines including executive and operational management, mine development, technical leadership, business improvement, mineral resource evaluation, mine planning and mine geology.

Jason joined Sandfire in 2019 and is accountable for the safe, consistent and predictable operational outcomes from Sandfire’s modern processing hubs, exploration, the development of the Black Butte Project, and the management of large-scale capital projects, including studies and execution. Jason is also Chair of the Company’s subsidiary, Sandfire Resources America Inc (TSX-V:SFR), which is permitting the Black Butte Copper Project in Montana, USA.

Jason was most recently Executive General Manager – Iron Ore for diversified mining services group Mineral Resources Ltd, where he managed the group’s Australian iron ore business.

Qualifications

BSc (Env), MBA, GAICD 

Experience

Cath Bozanich is a mining professional with more than 25 years’ experience working in sustainability related roles.

Cath joined Sandfire in 2023, as Chief Sustainability Officer. She is responsible for overseeing the Sustainability and Corporate Affairs functions including providing holistic, integrated and common standards, systems and assurance to protect and enhance Sandfire’s reputation, engaging key stakeholders, informing the market on company performance and ensuring a proactive and enduring sustainability culture is embedded across Sandfire Assets. She is passionate about inclusion and diversity and creating a better future through sustainable mining.

Prior to joining Sandfire, Cath was the Group Manager, Sustainability at Fortescue Ltd. She also managed the Corporate Affairs function for a period. She has worked collaboratively with communities, governments and other stakeholders on a range of projects and, having started her career in environmental management, has extensive expertise in mitigating and managing the impacts of mining on communities and the environment.