Mike Stuart is a geologist with over 25 years’ experience exploring for, and developing, copper deposits in Africa. Working for First Quantum Minerals for 9 years, including as Chief Geologist, he was involved the development and construction of both the Kansanshi Mine in Zambia and the Guelb Moghrein Mine in Mauritania, as well as other development projects. He then spent three years as a sell-side mining analyst in the City of London. Before joining the Omico team, Mike worked as exploration and development manager, and later mine manager, with Weatherly Mining Namibia, overseeing the transition from project developer into production at the heap leach SX/EW Tschudi mine in Namibia. Mike is a Professional Member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and a Qualified Person.