Patrons and Directors

Born in the UK in 1944, Mr Creasy graduated as a Mining Engineer from the Royal School of Mines in London in 1966. After working in Broken Hill for two years he commenced prospecting in 1968. Mr Creasy has gained national recognition as a prospector for his discovery of significant mineral deposits in the eastern goldfields of WA.

Mr Champion de Crespigny is Executive Chairman of Normandy Mining Limited, which he founded in 1985.Prior to 1985 he spent years practising as a chartered accountant, specialising in corporate finance and taxation advice for the resources industry. He is Chairman of the South Australian Museum, a member of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, the Business Council of Australia and the Executive Committee of the Minerals Council of Australia.

Non-Executive Chairman of Western Mining from 1990 to 1999, Sir Arvi joined the Company in 1956. During his career he has served as Chairman and Director of many prominent companies including Alcoa of Australia Ltd, Broken Hill Proprietary Company Ltd and Hoechst Australia Ltd. Sir Arvi was President of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in 1990 and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering from 1995 to 1997.

Geoffrey Blainey was successively professor of economic history and the Ernest Scott Professor of History at Melbourne University. He also held a chair at Harvard University. He sits on various committees and councils including the Australian War Memorial and the National Council for the Centenary of Federation. Of his 29 books, some are well known. His "Tyranny of Distance" is one of the most widely quoted Australian books and long ago passed its 20th edition. He has written widely on the history of Australian mining and his mining books include "The Rush That Never Ended" and the "Golden Mile".

Mr Anthony has been a director of a number of successful mining companies and is presently a director of Normandy Mining Limited. Mr Anthony has been the Chairman of Resource Finance Corporation since 1987. He is a former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and was a Federal Minister for 17 years during which time he held the resources and trade portfolios.

Mr Manners is a fourth generation prospector with over 30 years experience in the mining industry in WA. He is the Founder and Chairman of Croesus Mining NL, Chairman of DeGrey Mining Ltd, Managing Director of Mannwest Economic Education Foundation.
Mr Manners was born and bred in Kalgoorlie and educated at the WA School of Mines. The history of his family's association with the Kalgoorlie Goldfields stretches back to 1895 when his grandfather, the son of a Ballarat prospector, came to Kalgoorlie to establish an engineering business, designing and building mining plants.

Mr Warburton has over 20 years experience in the mining industry including executive management positions within publicly listed mining companies. Mr Warburton has been involved with many community activities including the WA School of mines, Kalgoorlie Boulder Race Club and other sporting organisations.

Mr Cole is currently the General Manager of KCGM, Australia's gold mine.  He has over 20 years experience in the mining industry having worked in New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia, managing large and small operations including Lawlers, Marvel Loch and currently KCGM.  Mr Cole was born in central NSW, studied Mining at the WA School of Mines and obtained an MBA from the University of Western Australia.

Mr Edwards has been a prospector for over 25 years including both surface and underground prospecting and
exploration. Born in Cleve, South Australia he trained as a fitter, turner and diesel mechanic at BHP’s Whyalla
Steelworks and nearby iron ore mines.
John Edwards, Cranston’s ancestor, travelled from Cornwall in the 1880’s to work the rich copper deposits around Burra, South Australia so it is not surprising that Mr Edwards was lured to the Goldfields of Western Australia to try his luck.
The past 25 years has seen Cranston full time prospecting in many states of Australia as well as internationally. His theory is that one should always strive to be optimistic, a necessary quality for a prospector. Cranston has held an executive position on the Eastern Goldfields Prospectors Association for ten years.
A Foundation and Life Member of the Australian Prospectors & Miners Hall of Fame, Cranston has been passionately involved with the progress since its inception. Bringing a prospector’s perspective to the Board, he has served for two periods, firstly from August 1997 to April 2001, and then again since March 2003.

Dr. Lilly is Chief of CSIRO Exploration and Mining, based in Perth. He also sits on the Boards of the Australasian
Institute of Mining & Metallurgy Inc (where he is President for 2006) and the Australian Prospectors & Miners Hall of Fame Ltd. Since receiving his doctorate in South Africa in 1978 he has held positions in mine operations and development, mining research and consulting engineering, and has worked on projects located in fifteen countries.
Peter has lived in Australia since 1980 and is a Fellow and Chartered Professional of the AusIMM, a Fellow and
Chartered Professional of Engineers Australia, a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland and the holder of the Corporate Director’s Diploma.

Shorty started in the mining supply industry in North NSW 22 years ago. He has been with Aggreko Generator Rentals for 9 years, and is currently the National Resources Manager. Since moving to Kalgoorlie 13 years ago, Shorty has been involved in many non-profit activities including the Goldfields Mining Expo Committee, Kalgoorlie Boulder Aero Club and the Masonic Lodge.

Mr Saunders retired from the Board in June 2003 due to difficulties with conflicting duties and the resulting ramifications on professional indemnity insurance. However he has gratuitously offered the ongoing benefits of his professional experience to the board by continuing to attend board meetings as the Boards Financial Adviser.
Mr Saunders has over 20 years experience in public practice both with RSM Bird Cameron in Kalgoorlie where he is the Goldfields Esperance Consulting and Audit manager and previously with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Perth and Melbourne. He also plays an active role in other community projects including treasurer of the St Barbara Festival and organiser of the Golden Mile Race.

Mrs Latchford was born and educated in the UK Her experience includes working as an auditor with the Charity Commissioners for the Inland Revenue and acting as a mine auditor for a prominent accounting firm in Zambia.
Obtaining additional qualifications in Australia, her experience has included building an archives and resource centre for a major mining company and public relations activities.
Community projects include managing the St Barbara’s Festival, the Anglican Homes Nursing Home Appeal and many musical productions for the Friends of Music.
A Founding Member of the Hall of Fame, Mrs Latchford has been the Project Coordinator from its inception,
recognising the benefits it will bring to the Goldfields and the Minerals Industry generally.