Lucas is a geologist with more than 14 years’ experience in base metals exploration and mining spanning Tasmania, Western Australian and Queensland, including four years in senior operational leadership roles. Lucas’ experience covers strategic assessment and regional target generation, through to resource and operational geology. 

At 29Metals Lucas has executive accountability for Group geology and exploration, and mineral resources and ore reserves.

Prior to joining 29Metals, Lucas worked in various roles with responsibilities covering exploration and management at the Golden Grove mine through MMG and EMR Capital ownership. Prior to this he worked in mine geology at the MMG owned Rosebery mine.

Lucas was appointed Group Executive, Geology & Exploration with effect on and from 1 July 2024.

Lucas holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours majoring in Geology/Earth Science, from University of Tasmania CODES, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.

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