Board
Independent Non-Executive Chair
BSc, MSc, FAusIMM
Derek has over 50 years of experience in exploration and mining geology and management. He held senior positions in Burmine Ltd and the Shell Group of Companies, where he was responsible for discovering the Los Santos tungsten deposit in Spain, before founding Minotaur Gold NL in 1993. He resigned as Chair of Minotaur Exploration Ltd in November 2016. Derek was awarded AMEC’s Prospector of the Year Award (jointly) in 2003 for the discovery of the Prominent Hill copper-gold deposit, the AusIMM President’s Award, and is a Centenary Medallist. Derek is currently the Chair of PTR Minerals Ltd (ASX: PTR).
Derek is a member of the Audit and Risk, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Appointed 24 April 2020.
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
BEng (Mining), MSc (Mineral & Energy Economics), FAusIMM
Robert is a highly experienced Mining Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the minerals industry. He has held Senior Executive positions at Evolution Mining and OZ Minerals, where he was responsible for leading the safe and efficient delivery of significant operations. Robert’s extensive experience spans Australia, Africa, and Canada, where he has consistently achieved outstanding results in various mineral sectors. His strategic leadership in corporate roles and operational excellence through innovative solutions has significantly enhanced safety, operations, and profitability. Throughout his career, Robert has worked with industry leaders such as Rio Tinto, Normandy Mining, BHP, OZ Minerals, and Evolution Mining.
Appointed 1 July 2024.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Chair Audit and Risk Committee
BCA, CA, MAICD
Murray has over 40 years’ experience in merchant banking and finance, undertaking company reconstructions, mergers, and acquisitions in Australia, New Zealand, North America, and Hong Kong. Murray holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University in Wellington and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. In addition, Murray has held executive positions and directorships in the transport, horticulture, financial services, investment, health services and property industries. Murray is currently Chair of National Tyre & Wheel Limited (ASX: NTD). He retired as the Chair of Eureka Group Holdings Limited (ASX: EGH) on 25 February 2025, and as a Non-Executive Director of Eumundi Group (ASX: EBG) on 14 February 2025.
Murray is a member of the Audit and Risk, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Appointed 10 May 2019.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Chair Remuneration and Nomination Committee
BE (Hons), MSc, PhD, FAusIMM, FIEAust
Roger has over 50 years of experience in the resources industries, including being a former Managing Director of Ok Tedi Mining Limited in Papua New Guinea and Senior Vice President Copper at Canadian metals and mining company Teck Resources Limited. He was also Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with BHP Base Metals (Australia) and held senior operations and project positions with BHP in Chile. He is an Adjunct Professor with the Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland. He was previously the Chair of both Minotaur and Demetallica Limited and a Non-Executive Director of Newcrest Mining Limited and Worley Limited.
Roger is a member of the Audit and Risk, Remuneration and Nomination Committees.
Appointed 6 June 2023.
Executive Leadership Team
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
BEng (Mining), MSc (Mineral & Energy Economics), FAusIMM
Robert is a highly experienced Mining Engineer with over 40 years of experience in the minerals industry. He has held Senior Executive positions at Evolution Mining and OZ Minerals, where he was responsible for leading the safe and efficient delivery of significant operations. Robert’s extensive experience spans Australia, Africa, and Canada, where he has consistently achieved outstanding results in various mineral sectors. His strategic leadership in corporate roles and operational excellence through innovative solutions have significantly enhanced safety, operations, and profitability. Throughout his career, Robert has worked with industry leaders such as Rio Tinto, Normandy Mining, BHP, OZ Minerals, and Evolution Mining.
Appointed 1 July 2024.
Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary
BA (Acc), CA, MAICD
Luke is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience in financial management, corporate development, and executive leadership across the resources and transport sectors in Australia and the United States. He has held senior roles, including CEO of One Rail Australia and Andromeda Metals, President and CEO of Unimin Corporation, and CFO of OZ Minerals. Luke brings deep expertise in executive leadership, corporate strategy, and financial operations to Hillgrove Resources, supporting the company’s continued growth.
Appointed 2 June 2025.
Nick Bartsch is an experienced mining leader with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from the University of Adelaide.
He brings a strong operational background, having held key roles at OZ Minerals and Iluka Resources before stepping into his current role as General Manager at Hillgrove Resources.
Throughout his career, Nick has led diverse teams, driven operational excellence, and consistently delivered strong safety and performance outcomes.
Known for his collaborative leadership style and deep industry expertise, he is committed to continuous improvement, workforce development, and advancing sustainable growth across Hillgrove’s mining operations.
Appointed 16 June 2023.