Directors

John Teeling has been involved in resources projects for 30 years. John is the founder and chairman of Pan Andean Resources PLC, Petrel Resources PLC, African Diamonds PLC and Persian Gold PLC. He is also a former director of Kenmare Resources Limited and Arcon Limited. John Teeling holds degrees in Economics and Business from University College Dublin, an MBA from Wharton and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Harvard. He holds interests in a number of industrial ventures.

James Campbell worked for De Beers for over 20-years, culminating in being General Manager responsible for resource delivery in the global exploration and mining group. During his career with De Beers he has also led small-scale mine development as well as being involved in corporate management and being Nicky Oppenheimer’s Personal Assistant. He holds a degree in Mining & Exploration Geology from the Royal School of Mines and an MBA with distinction from Durham University. James is a Fellow of the Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Materials, Chartered Engineer (UK), Chartered Scientist (UK) and a Professional Natural Scientist (RSA).

James Finn is the senior financial executive of a group of resource companies since 1988. He holds a management degree and accounting qualifications. He is also a director of Cooley Distillery, Minco and Pan Andean Resources.

David Horgan is a director of African Gold and Chief Executive of Pan Andean Resources and Petrel Resources. He holds a first class law degree from Cambridge and an MBA with distinction from the Harvard Business School. David Horgan has invested in and managed African projects for 10 years

Alex van Zyl has over 40 years of experience in diamond exploration and mining. He worked as Consulting Geologist in Senior Management for Anglo American and De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd over the past 15 years, during which period he was directly responsible for diamond exploration, evaluation and mining projects throughout the world.He is best known for his personal involvement in the discovery and development of the Venetia diamond mine in South Africa. Under his leadership De Beers discovered and evaluated numerous new kimberlites in Africa, Canada, Russia and various other parts of the world.