Peter Ruzicka

Mr Ruzicka is a Geologist with over 20 years experience in the mining industry, focussing on both Greenfields Exploration and Resource Development of near-mine areas.

Most recently Peter was General Manager – Geology & Exploration of Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd, leading a successful team in the Kalgoorlie region of Western Australia to generate a substantial increase in gold resource and reserve for the Company, through exploration and resource development success, as well as acquisition. Prior to Norton, Peter was Exploration Manager for CopperCo Limited, a leading member of a team responsible for large copper resource and reserve increases prior to mining start-up at Mt Isa, Queensland. He has also spent time in senior and managerial positions with previous leading gold producers Sons of Gwalia Ltd and Dominion Mining Ltd.

Mr Ruzicka has extensive local and international experience. Peter has had geographic exposure to gold and/or base metal deposits throughout Australia (WA, Qld and NT), Asia (China, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines), Africa (Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa), and the USA (Alaska). Within the Yilgarn Gold Province of WA, his experience includes exposure to gold operations at Kalgoorlie, Southern Cross, Leonora, Laverton and Meekatharra.