Ian Smith
Non-Executive Director, Chair since 2021 / Rex Minerals
Ian Smith has over 40 years of experience in the mining and services sector.
He has held some of the senior positions in the Australian resources industry including as managing director and chief executive of Orica and Newcrest, head of technical excellence with Rio Tinto in London, and managing director of Comalco Aluminium Smelting with Rio Tinto in Brisbane. He has technical, finance expertise, having also held senior and executive positions with WMC Resources, Pasminco and CRA.
Mr Smith was president of the Australian Mines & Metals Association, former chair of the Minerals Council of Australia and non-executive director of White Rock Minerals.
