Richard began his career as a geologist in the South African gold industry. He subsequently qualified in mine management and held various production management and business development roles. He then joined the financial sector as a mining analyst and later was responsible for corporate advisory, mergers, acquisitions and divestments. He then set up a consultancy (Falcon Mining Services Pty Ltd) and joined a number of public company boards including Sylvania Platinum Limited (AIM: SLP; 2007-13), Realm Resources Limited (RRP:ASX currently Executive Chairman) and more recently Chrometco Ltd (JSE: CMO). He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geology from the University of Natal and a MSc in Mineral Exploration from Rhodes University in South Africa.
