Colin Paterson has over 30 years' experience in the resources sector covering a diverse range of geological environments throughout Australia, but principally in Pilbara iron ore as well as gold and nickel exploration in the Archaean of Western Australia. He has extensive experience in the technical supervision of exploration projects; resource development, project generation and project evaluations. He was Principal Geologist with Asarco Australia Ltd and held a similar position with Mining Project Investors Pty Ltd (subsequently MPI Mines Limited).