Julius is an experienced PNG Geologist with more than 15 years of experience in both the mining and exploration facet. He has worked with world class mining projects such as Ok Tedi Mining, Newcrest Mining, Lihir Gold Mine, Barrick’s Porgera Gold Mine and St Barbara’s Simberi Gold Mine. As a qualified Senior Geologist, Julius is a capable Manager who oversees the operation in areas of Contracts and Procurement, Clientele, Marketing and Project Management.

James is a Project Manager with an MBA and a degree in civil and geotechnical engineering. He has over 15 years of international experience spanning Africa, South America, Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. He brings deep expertise across the design and delivery of mining developments, earth and water-retaining dams, tunnels, heavy civil works, irrigation systems, and major transport infrastructure—including airport and port expansions. His portfolio includes leadership of social and environmental impact assessments and permitting for mining projects, with a strong track record in high-rainfall tropical environments such as Lihir and Hidden Valley (PNG) and Petronas projects in Suriname.

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Notable roles include Project Manager for the Tamale Airport upgrades in Ghana; investigations and design for Bulolo Airport (Morobe District); and Lead Engineer/Relief Project Manager for a national coastal sea-defence program with the Government of Ghana. James has also led multiple community-rebuilding initiatives addressing severe coastal erosion across West Africa. He is recognised for integrating robust geotechnical design, practical construction management, and responsible environmental practice to deliver resilient, compliant, and buildable solutions.

Steve Kopeniak has more than 30 years of experience in the Papua New Guinean and Australian drilling industry. He has held various positions with major drilling contractors in PNG such as United Pacific Drilling and Quest Exploration Drilling (Drilling Manager). Steve has a Diploma in Drilling and Certificate in Well Control. Steve is proficient in Tok Pisin (PNG’s national language). His broad range of PNG Drilling experience under his belt is a testament to CorePacific Drilling’s operation in the toughest PNG terrains.

Apurel is responsible for managing the company's external and internal communications, stakeholder relations and corporate social responsibility. With extensive experience in this role, she has developed strong skills in strategic planning, media relations, crisis management and sustainability. With a Certificate in Waterwell Drilling for Project Managers, she is passionate about the drilling industry and its contribution to the global energy sector, and strives to uphold the highest standards of ethics, transparency and excellence in her work.