Robert Annett has over 32 years of experience in the resources industry and has been involved in the exploration, evaluation and exploitation of uranium, precious metals, base metals, coal, oil and industrial minerals globally. He graduated as an exploration and mining geologist from the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, London in 1978. A former director of International Goldfields and other private companies, Mr Annett has directed and implemented all necessary technical management for numerous projects ranging from greenfields exploration through to mine development, international exploration programs, mineral asset acquisitions and divestments, for a number of listed companies.