Dr. Clarke brings considerable experience in mine management, mineral exploration, corporate acquisition, and mine development in the African mining sector, including nearly 15 years as CEO and 20 years of board-level experience with publicly traded firms.
He has worked both in smelting and mining operations, has built and operated mines, managed exploration and development projects, and pioneered the development of the gold mining industry in at least one emerging market country.
Having joined Ashanti Goldfields in 1982, Dr Clarke held a succession of mine management, strategic, and corporate planning roles before becoming the Executive Director in charge of Business Development. During his time, he contributed to establishing Ashanti’s gold exploration program throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
In 1997, Mr Clarke joined Nevsun Resources as President and CEO, taking the company into Eritrea and the discovery of the Bisha Mine. Bisha started production as a high-grade gold deposit overlaying a high-grade copper supergene, and it is now a substantial copper/zinc operation. Dr Clarke has been involved in acquisition, exploration, development, and mine management in the DRC for 25 years.
Dr Clarke holds a B.Sc. in metallurgy from University College Cardiff, a Ph.D. in metallurgy from Cambridge University, and an MBA from Middlesex Polytechnic.
Wayne Dunn is the founder of the CSR Training Institute and CSR | ESG Institute. A former Professor of Practice in sustainability at McGill University, he is recognized as a global thought leader and pragmatic problem solver, frequently speaking on business, social responsibility, economics, and strategy at events worldwide.
He is an award-winning global sustainability expert with extensive teaching, writing, lecturing and advisory service experience. He is supported by an extensive faculty and advisory team.
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