Lode Resources Ltd (ASX:LDR) is an Australian exploration company with advanced high-grade critical minerals projects Leadership Andrew Van Heyst Executive Chair Keith Mayes Managing Director Ted Leschke Executive Director Exploration Jason Beckton Non-Executive Director Simon Milroy Non-Executive Director Steven McDermott Tasmania Operations Manager Mitchell Tarrant Consulting GeologistABOUT
in Tasmania and the New England Fold Belt of New South Wales.
Over 30 years of experience in Institutional Equities and Advisory
Worked for many years in New York in senior management positions including Head of Australian Sales role for ABN AMRO and Merrill Lynch and Head of ABN AMRO Americas Client Account Management for Global Equity products
After returning to Australia in 2005, Andrew joined Shaw and Partners as a Corporate Advisor, specialising in Small Cap resources
Recently served as an Executive Director at Bridge Street Capital Partners
Over 30 years of experience in the resources sector
Keith held various roles in exploration, business development, operations, and finance
Worked with major mining companies including North Ltd, Newmont, Rio Tinto, and Oxiana
Experience across Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa
Keith is currently Partner at Global Resource Industry Personnel and formerly GM of Australian Garnet
Previously served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at KGL Resources
Engaged in exploration and development of the Jervois copper/silver/gold project in central Australia
Former COO at Altura Mining Ltd
Keith also discovered the world-class Pilgangoora lithium deposit
Over 30 years of experience in the resources industry
Ted has managed companies from start-up to project development and listing on the ASX as the Managing Director
Expertise in project identification, acquisition, and generation
Highly experienced in geological mapping, exploration drilling, and local community and government liaison
Proficient in financial management, strategy, fund raising, ASX listing, and statutory reporting
Previous experience as a resources analyst in stockbroking/funds management as well as a geologist in the mining industry
Over 30 years of geological corporate experience
Served as Project Manager for Bolnisi Gold NL's Palmarejo silver/gold project in Mexico
Jason successfully managed a program that defined 3 million ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq)
Played a key role in the discovery of Exeter Resource Corp's Caspiche Porphyry prospect, which has an estimated resource of 30 million ounces of AuEq
Worked in Australia, Europe, North and South America, and China
He was the former Managing Director of Chinalco Yunnan Copper Resources, focused on exploring copper districts in Mt Isa, Laos, and Chile
Jason holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Melbourne as well as a Masters of Economic Geology from the University of Tasmania
Currently serves as Managing Director at European Resources Ltd (ASX:ERE), Non Executive Director American Rare Earths (ARR:ASX) and Advisor to Minerals Exploration Limited (MEX:ASX).
30 years of experience spanning exploration, mine development, operations, and corporate leadership roles across Australia and Southeast Asia
Holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering from the University of South Australia and is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM)
Most recently the Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Tin Ltd, until the recent takeover of Atlantic Tin
Prior to that he was the Chief Executive Officer of Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk (IDX: MDKA), one of Indonesia’s leading listed mining companies
During his tenure at Merdeka, he led the company through a period of substantial growth and value creation in gold, copper and nickel projects
A seasoned mining professional with more than 20 years of experience in both underground and surface operations.
Has specialized expertise in operational management, supervision, and engineering, consistently achieving the safe and efficient completion of complex projects
A native of Tasmania’s West Coast and a third-generation miner
He has contributed to a range of initiatives—from junior start-ups to the reopening of the Renison tin mine—culminating in significant upgrades and profitable operations in his role as Mine Superintendent and Underground Projects Superintendent
With over 12 years of experience in the resources sector, Mitchell has worked as a geologist in both exploration and mining roles
He has contributed expertise to companies such as Red River Resources, Hillgrove Mines, and Crocodile Gold
Held the statutory Mining Engineering Manager Certificate in his most recent role at Hillgrove Mine
Responsible for managing the company's 51 tenements and overseeing all aspects of exploration
Expertise includes geological mapping and managing drilling campaigns
Mitchell is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM)
Consistently demonstrates commitment to professional development and industry standards
