Dr Caigen Wang has over 25 years of practical experience in mining engineering and mineral exploration in Australia, China, Africa and Canada. He has been working on a variety of mineral commodities including coal, gold, nickel, iron, copper, lead & zinc, molybdenum and oil sands.
Dr Wang was the managing director of an ASX-listed junior mineral resources company, and held senior technical and management roles in mining houses (St Barbara, Sons of Gwalia, BHP Billiton and China Goldmines). He was the founder and managing director of Tietto Minerals and led it through exploration and resource development to become Africa’s newest gold producer. Earlier in his career, Dr Wang spent 7 years as a lecturer and associate professor at the China University of Mining and Technology.
He holds a Bachelor, Master and PhD in Mining Engineering; and is a Fellow of AusIMM and Chartered Professional Engineer of Institution of Engineer, Australia.