Ivanhoe Australia Limited
Ivanhoe Australia Limited
Corporate Ivanhoe Australia Limited
Board of Directors
 
Douglas J. Kirwin
Position: Non-Executive Director

Doug was appointed a director in September 2005. A professional geologist, he has spent more than 35 years in the mineral exploration industry, much of which has been in the Asia-Pacific region. He is currently the exploration executive vice-president of Ivanhoe Mines, having directed that company's exploration activities since joining in September 1995. He was formerly managing director of International Geological Services Pty. Ltd. and for several years held senior positions with Anglo American and Amax. He has evaluated mineral deposits throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe, and has managed numerous projects in Southeast Asia and Australia.

Doug holds a Master of Science Degree in mineral exploration from James Cook University in Australia. As a member of the joint discovery team of the Hugo Dummett Deposit at Oyu Tolgoi, Mongolia, Doug was a co-recipient (with Charles Forster and Garamjav) of the PDAC inaugural Thayer Lindsley medal awarded for the most significant international mineral discovery in 2004 and was the Society of Economic Geologists International Exchange Lecturer for 2006. He is currently the industry advisor for the Society of Applied Geologists, China Mining, a board member of Economic Geology Research Unit (EGRU) James Cook University and the Vice President of the Society of Economic Geologists.

 

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