Karl Simich has over 36 years of experience with public-listed mining and exploration companies on the ASX, TSX and LSE.
Mr Simich was the founder, chief executive and managing director of Sandfire Resources during his 15-year tenure. During that time, he guided Sandfire through the discovery, financing, development and successful 10-year operation of the highly profitable DeGrussa copper operations in Western Australia. He also oversaw the implementation of its international expansion strategy to become a globally significant copper miner. At the end of his tenure, Sandfire had mining operations and development projects spanning three continents.
Throughout his career, Mr Simich has overseen the financing and development more than 10 mines in Australia, New Zealand and Africa. These included base, precious and industrial metals spanning small to large-scale open pit, underground and alluvial operations.
