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Mr. Bainbridge has over 32 years of geological and mining experience across Asia, Africa and South America. Consulted for more than 12 years to large mining groups including BHP-Billiton, Niugini Mining, MIM, Pan-Continental. He recently managed the development of 3 mining projects in Tungsten, Gold & Zinc in South Korea and Australia. He has extensive experience in the identification of high quality mining opportunities and has demonstrated the ability to bring them onto successful production.  Read less

Exploration advisor with over 30 years of experience leading gold discoveries and exploration strategy across North America and frontier markets. Mac has held senior roles at Newmont and Gold Standard Ventures, where he led teams behind major Carlin-type gold discoveries including Dark Star, West Leeville, and Turf. As VP Exploration at Gold Standard, he oversaw key acquisitions and development studies that contributed to an 800% increase in market capitalization. Through Jackson Exploration LLC, he advises and invests in early-stage companies, bringing deep technical expertise and a proven track record in unlocking value through discovery.  Read less

Jim advises Mwamba on capital markets and managerial best practice. He was appointed to his current post as Chairman of Redwood Group International, a full service merchant bank advisory firm, in 2007. Between 2007 and 2013 he served as Director of gold mining company Mongolia Resource Corporation, listing the company on the ASX.  Read less

Senior Executive specializing in strategy development and implementation with key skills in technology transformation, innovation, leadership and cultural change for turnarounds, acquisitions and mergers. The Former Chief Innovation Officer of Barrick Gold, COO of Acacia Mining in Tanzania, and current VP of Growth at BHP, Michelle brings strong experience in Innovation strategy and development, technology and digital transformation in gold mining industry.  Read less

Ezekiel spent the majority of his career as a public servant in the Tanzanian government. Today he is Mayor of Mwanza, the largest commercial center in Tanzania's Lake Victoria gold fields, and owns several businesses including a tax and auditing firm specialized in mining, a clearing house, and a civil-infrastructure construction company.   Read less

Global Managing Director at Ormande Partners and seasoned investment advisor with deep expertise in capital formation, resource sector finance, and emerging market strategy. With 15+ years of experience spanning investment banking, fund advisory, and strategic consulting, Fraser has supported institutional investors, development finance institutions, and growth-stage companies in navigating complex markets and deploying capital across the natural resource value chain. He brings a sophisticated understanding of risk, governance, and opportunity in frontier markets, with a focus on aligning investor objectives with long-term development impact.  Read less

Jewelry industry advisor with 20+ years of experience connecting mine-to-market value chains through ethical sourcing, product development, and global sales strategy. Claudio has held senior roles across the luxury goods sector in Europe, Asia, and North America, including at Richline Group (a Berkshire Hathaway company), Italpreziosi SPA, and Italindi Pvt. Ltd. He brings unique expertise in engaging downstream markets, having led commercial initiatives in Kazakhstan, India, Japan, Germany, and the US. Claudio has also contributed to ASM formalization efforts in West Africa through the EPRM-backed Responsible ASM Gold project in Mauritania, aligning artisanal sourcing with international standards. His work bridges the mining and jewelry sectors, advancing transparent, responsible supply chains.  Read less

Strategic advisor with over 20 years of leadership in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and inclusive development across the U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa. Whitney brings deep expertise in aligning business strategy with community impact, having designed and led multi-million-dollar initiatives in health, education, and food systems. She has advised corporations, foundations, and nonprofit organizations on stakeholder engagement, compliance, and equitable partnership models, with a focus on measurable outcomes and sustainable change. Her work supports Mwamba’s commitment to inclusive growth by embedding social impact into core operations and community relations.  Read less

Damian has 7+ years of experience as a Mining and Planning Engineer for Acacia’s Buswagi Gold Mine, the single largest open-pit mining operation in Tanzania. Damian provides Mwamba with strategic planning and personnel placement assistance.  Read less