Mr. Shu Yao is a Mining Engineer with over 30 years’ of experience in mining operations and management.
Mr. Yao joined Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet’s (Nonfemet) Fankou Mine – one of the largest lead and zinc producing mines in Asia – in 1989 as a Mining Technician. He would later serve as the Mining Manager, General Manager of the Mining Department, and Assistant General Manager during his 26 year tenure with the Mine.
In 2015, Mr. Yao transitioned to work directly for Nonfemet as the Assistant President; General Manager of the Mineral Resource Department. While with the Company, Mr. Yao would go on to hold the roles of Deputy President and Director, and Executive Deputy President and Director.
In 2020, Mr. Yao transitioned to his current role of Chairman of Guangdong Rising Investment Development Co. Ltd; a first tier subsidiary of Guangdong Rising Holdings Group Co. Ltd.
Mr. Yao became the Executive Chairman of PanAust Limited on 11 May 2021.