About
Breakthrough Minerals (ASX:BTM) is an environmentally responsible, diversified mining and energy group with a core focus on base and precious metals exploration to support the global decarbonisation and electrification for the clean energy future.
BTM has a diverse, multi-commodity portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on the newly acquired Errolls Gold Project in Western Australia’s mineral-rich Barrambie Greenstone Belt.
Board & Management
Peretz Schapiro
Executive Director
- Peretz Schapiro is an experienced investor and public company director with a focus on the resources sector, known for his strong investor network and expertise in building high-growth businesses.
- He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Finance and brings a diverse professional background in corporate finance, resource exploration, management consulting, marketing, and financing.
- Mr. Schapiro is the founding Chairman of Loyal Lithium (ASX:LLI), Chairman of Summit Minerals (ASX:SUM), and has served as a director for several other ASX-listed companies.
Graeme Robertson
Non-executive Chairman
- Over 30 years’ experience in the coal, infrastructure and power development industries.Former CEO and Managing Director of New Hope Corporation from 1982 -2005, where he pioneered the development of major international companies including as President Director of Adaro Indonesia, the largest single open cut coal mine in the Southern Hemisphere, President Director of Indonesia Bulk Terminal, a 12 mtpa capacity bulk coal port and an advisor to the development of the 1,230MW Paiton Power station, the first IPP in Indonesia.
- His career has spanned both public and private energy related developments including directorships with the Port of Brisbane Authority and Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co Ltd, one of Australia’s oldest listed companies as well as AfrAsia Bank in Mauritius.
- The recipient of the Asia 500 Award in 2000 and the Coaltrans Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 for his contribution to the coal industry.
- A fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Member of the Australian Institute of Energy.
William Dix
Non-Executive Technical Director
- Will Dix is a geologist with 28 years of experience in base metal, gold, and uranium exploration and mining, including seven years with international nickel producer LionOre Mining International.
- He has extensive expertise in project and team management, along with significant experience in capital raisings, mergers, acquisitions, and divestments.
- Mr. Dix holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Geology) from Monash University, is a Fellow of AusIMM, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). He is currently the Managing Director of Trinex Minerals (ASX:TX3) and a non-executive director of Stelar Metals (ASX:SLB).
Joel Ives
Company Secretary
- Chartered Accountant with extensive experience as a Financial Controller and Company Secretary for private and public technology and resource exploration companies, and has supported multiple ASX listings, both through IPOs and RTOs, and has ensured ongoing regulatory compliance post-listing.
Geological Team
Dahrouge Geological Consulting
Geological Consultants (Canada)
- Geological project generators with a unique perspective on mineral exploration that has resulted in numerous grass roots discoveries across multiple commodities, including lithium, REE’s, uranium and specialty metals
- Identified, acquired and vended the world-class Corvette Lithium Project for Patriot Battery Metals (ASX: PMT, TSX-V: PMET).
- The Llama Lithium Project was generated using similar methods which led to the identfication of the Corvette Project.
Todd Hibberd
Principal Geologist
- Decades of minerals industry experience in exploration, development, and production roles in a range of commodities, principally in gold, copper-gold, nickel, base metals and lithium.
- Led the discovery of the +800,000-ounce gold equivalent Chanach copper-gold porphyry deposit in the Kyrgyz Republic, and the 2 million tonne Mandiodo Nickel deposit in Indonesia, as well as being responsible for the development and mining of 500,000 ounce gold deposits in Western Australia.
- Has held a variety of senior positions with large, mid-tier and junior sector resource companies within Australia and overseas.
- With his appointment, IEC can rapidly advance exploration at the Yalgarra Project.
Corporate Governance
Corporate Governance Statement
Anti Bribery and Corruption Policy
Board Charter
Code of Conduct
Continuous Disclosure and Communication Policy
Diversity Policy
Related Party Transactions and Conflicts of Interest Policy
Remuneration Committee Charter
Risk Management and Oversight Policy
Securities Trading Policy
Whistleblower Protection Policy
