Advisors

Stephen McIntosh

TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Qualifications: B.Sc, MSc (Hons)

Stephen is an internationally recognised figure in the mining industry, with a global career spanning over 33 years.

Most recently he was a member of the Executive Committee for Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) and held the position of Group Executive. Growth u0026 Innovation and Health, Safety, Environment and Security. Prior to this, Stephen was Rio Tinto’s global Head of Exploration.

Stephen has been involved in the discovery, evaluation and development of multiple projects across a diverse range of commodities globally. He currently serves on the board of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and is Chair of the Datarock Holdings Pty Ltd which is a machine learning/ AI start up.

Martin Reed

TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Qualifications: B.Eng (Hons), PostGradDipMgmt

Martin is a highly experienced mining engineer and company director, with a career spanning 40+ years in globally recognised mining and resource companies throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific.

Over this time he has been involved in developing underground and open pit mining operations from feasibility through to operation. Martin was a Non-Executive Director and Study Manager for Saracen Mineral Holdings (ASX:SAR), and recently held the role of Non-Executive Director at Horizon Power.

Previously, Martin developed the greenfield DeGrussa Copper Gold Project as a Project Manager and COO at Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR). He also served as COO and GM – Operations and Development at St Barbara Ltd (ASX:SBM) overseeing the Gwalia Gold Mine, and was a Construction Manager for the Ravensthorpe Nickel Mine at BHP.

Martin holds a Diploma from the Australian Institute of Company Directors

Kevin Frost

GEOLOGY ADVISOR

Qualifications: B.Sc (Hons) PhD, MAIG

Kevin is an exploration geologist with over 25 years’ experience, having held senior roles in both junior explorers and international mining houses. His expertise spans economic geology covering project evaluation, from grass roots to mining.

Kevin is a joint-winner of the prestigious 2023 PDAC Thayer Lindsley Award and a dual winner of the 2022 AMEC Prospectors Award for the discovery of the Gonneville Project, and previously in 2009 for the Spotted Quoll nickel deposit. Kevin was responsible for Western Area Limited’s significant Flying Fox nickel discovery, propelling them into a dominant role in the nickel sulphide market. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Geologists. Kevin joined Chalice in 2016.

Nobi Yamaji

JAPAN REPRESENTATIVE

Mr Noboru (Nobi) Yamaji is a distinguished executive based in Japan, having held high profile roles including President and Representative Director of Rio Tinto Japan Limited for over a decade until 2019.

Prior to this he held numerous senior management positions at Mitsubishi Corporation primarily in projects, and trading, sales, and marketing of nickel.

Until 2021 he was the Vice Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan and has also been appointed as a Commissioner for International Cooperation of the Personal Information Protection Commission in Japan.

Mr Yamaji has an exceptional network in the metals and mining sector in Japan and will assist Chalice in building strong relationships with influential industry leaders, government authorities, trade associations, and potential business partners in Japan as it seeks to advance the Gonneville Ni-Cu-PGE Project.