Mark Strizek worked in open pit operations and exploration in Western Austalia and Queensland. He has also worked with Hellman & Schofield as a consulting geologist, developing resource models in commodities such as gold, iron ore, nickel and manganese.
Prior to becoming managing director of Vital Metals in 2011, he worked with the Mineralogy group of companies where he was involved in project development of iron ore, coal and petroleum resources in Australia and Papua New Guinea.