South Pacific Metals Corp (SPMC) is an emerging gold-copper exploration company operating in the heart of Papua New Guinea’s proven gold and copper production corridors. With an expansive 3,000 km² land package and four transformative gold-copper projects contiguous with major producers K92 Mining, PanAust and neighbouring Barrick Gold, new leadership and experienced in-country teams are prioritizing thoughtful and rigorous technical programs focused on boots-on-the-ground exploration to prioritize discovery across its portfolio.
Founder of Torex Gold (TXG-T), now a +plus $1B market-cap gold producer. Michael spent 12 years on the Torex board of directors, after participating in raising over $1B of debt and equity. Prior to this Michael spent 15 years in the London financial services sector with Merrill Lynch, DLJ and Credit Suisse.
20 years experience in technical leadership roles driving strategy, execution and advancement of exploration & development projects across various commodities (Cu, Au, Ag, Li, diamonds). Previously, VP Exploration & Resource Development at Apollo Silver; Director Resource Evaluation, Ivanhoe Electric.
Geoff has +18 years in the managed services and energy sector, including +7 years as the CEO of Pacific Energy Corp., a leading mid-market EPC contractor in PNG. Currently, Geoff is the CEO of Twenty20 Energy, delivering large projects including a new 45 MW gas-fired power station in Port Moresby. Geoff brings a wealth of knowledge operating within PNG & SE Asia, with extensive key government and corporate contacts.
Dain is a seasoned capital markets professional with +18 years’ experience in M&A, debt and equity fundraising and business strategy, working primarily in the mining, oil and gas, agriculture, and technology sectors. He is a Partner in the Oceanside Group, which provides corporate finance consulting services to private and public companies.
Experienced Professional Engineer and manager responsible for in-country operations, logistics and management of team members.
Specialist on the exploration of hydrothermally-related precious & base metal mineralization within the Australasian region. A robust field-oriented background with several years experience leading exploration programs on SPMC licenses. Based in Lombok, Indonesia.
Director at Odette Geoscience, and Principal of Geospy, both of Perth, Australia. More than 20 years experience in the mineral exploration in management and consulting.
More than 20 years experience in PNG in the mineral exploration industry. Community relations liaison for SPMC and K92, previously with the Mineral Resource Authority.
Dedicated to responsible mineral exploration and meaningful community impact
At South Pacific Metals, we are dedicated to integrating the community and sustainable best practices into all aspects of our operations. As we work to fully realize the potential of our gold and copper projects in Papua New Guinea, sustainable development prioritizes the health and well-being of local communities and champions environmental stewardship. By aligning on these core beliefs, we aim to build strong community relationships that respect the diverse cultures, customs, and values of the people we engage with in our business activities. We uphold this commitment through ongoing dialogue, consultation, and communication with all stakeholders. This all-encompassing dedication ensures that our growth harmonizes with the well-being of our surroundings – thereby increasing long-term value for the PNG people as well as SPMC investors.
Our operations are driven by environmental stewardship. We strive to minimize our ecological footprint, conserve biodiversity, and ensure responsible land management and rehabilitation.
We prioritize social responsibility by investing in local communities, fostering economic development, and respecting cultural diversity in our operations. We have consistent and regular engagement with community leadership and four in-country community liaisons.
We uphold the highest standards of governance and compliance, promoting transparency, ethics, and accountability throughout our activities.
