James has more than 25 years’ experience across operational, technical, strategy and business development roles in a career that spans multiple commodities.

James joined 29Metals from BHP where he has spent the past two decades in various leadership roles, most recently as BHP’s Group Performance & Improvement Officer.

With a chemical engineering background, James’ career history includes roles with BHP, WMC and MIM (now Glencore), including Asset President and General Manager roles in operations, technical, strategy and business development.

James has a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Queensland and has completed post graduate training with the Australian Institute of Management (Lean Six Sigma), DuPont (safety leadership) and the London Metals Exchange.

James has also held director and executive roles with industry bodies, including formerly acting as a director of the Queensland Resources Council, member of the NSW Minerals Council Executive Committee and Deputy Chair of the WA Chamber of Mines & Energy (Eastern Regional Council).James is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

James was appointed as Chief Executive Officer with effect on and from 1 May 2024.

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