Directory
Directory
Directory
Registered Office
Level 5 20 Bond Street, Sydney
New South Wales, Australia 2000
Mase Minerals Pty Ltd
(A.C.N. 681 327 720)
Lawyers (Australia)
Steinepreis Paganin
Level 14 – QV1/250 St Georges Terrace,
Perth, Western Australia 6000
Accountants
RSM Perth
Level 32 Exchange Tower 2 The Esplanade
Perth, Western Australia 6000
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Directors
Directors
Directors
Lester Solden
Executive Chairman
Mr. Solden is a seasoned expert in global financial metal markets with 45 years of experience. Beginning his career in London with Johnson Matthey Bankers in the late 1970s, he later played a pivotal role in establishing Sydney as an international bullion trading hub. As a co-founder of Mase Metals in 1981, he pioneered international gold bullion market making, leading to the creation of Mase Westpac, the world’s first institutional gold project finance lending bank. His leadership in gold loans and project financing contributed to Westpac’s global prominence in the late 1980s. Mr. Solden has since held senior roles with Republic National Bank of New York, FIXI FX Brokers, and Lumiere Securities. Currently, Mr. Solden serves as a bullion and commodities advisor to ASX-listed mining companies and global traders through Complex Capital NL, leveraging his extensive international network in precious metals trading and finance.
Lester Solden
Executive Chairman
Mr. Solden is a seasoned expert in global financial metal markets with 45 years of experience. Beginning his career in London with Johnson Matthey Bankers in the late 1970s, he later played a pivotal role in establishing Sydney as an international bullion trading hub. As a co-founder of Mase Metals in 1981, he pioneered international gold bullion market making, leading to the creation of Mase Westpac, the world’s first institutional gold project finance lending bank. His leadership in gold loans and project financing contributed to Westpac’s global prominence in the late 1980s. Mr. Solden has since held senior roles with Republic National Bank of New York, FIXI FX Brokers, and Lumiere Securities. Currently, Mr. Solden serves as a bullion and commodities advisor to ASX-listed mining companies and global traders through Complex Capital NL, leveraging his extensive international network in precious metals trading and finance.
Samuel Sui
Executive Director & Company Secretary
Mr. Sui is the Director of two AFSL companies and has held senior roles as CFO in building and property development, Australia GM of a Chinese commodities trading and logistics company. He is currently General Manager of Silverbear (HK) Australia, an enterprise offering investment banking and advisory services. As Principal of Solomon Pacific Financial Group and Partner Principal at O’Connell Asia Pacific, Mr. Sui brings deep expertise in finance, corporate strategy, and regulatory affairs.
Samuel Sui
Executive Director & Company Secretary
Mr. Sui is the Director of two AFSL companies and has held senior roles as CFO in building and property development, Australia GM of a Chinese commodities trading and logistics company. He is currently General Manager of Silverbear (HK) Australia, an enterprise offering investment banking and advisory services. As Principal of Solomon Pacific Financial Group and Partner Principal at O’Connell Asia Pacific, Mr. Sui brings deep expertise in finance, corporate strategy, and regulatory affairs.
Jeremy Snaith
Non-Executive Director & Head Geologist
Jeremy is a world-class geologist with a distinguished career spanning multiple continents, commodities, and discovery successes. He has played instrumental roles in a number of mineral discoveries across Australia and internationally, with expertise in gold, copper, uranium, and base metals. His experience includes exploration and development roles with leading organisations such as PNC (Japan) in Arnhem Land (Uranium), Golden Shamrock Mines at the Cobar Copper Mine, and Mt Edon Gold Mines at the Tarmoola Gold Mine in WA. He has also contributed to state-backed initiatives such as the NSW Government’s Discovery 2000 Program and led exploration programs for North Pacific at the Girilambone Copper Mine. In addition to his technical capabilities, Jeremy has held roles in mining finance, working as a mining analyst in a stockbroking firm and advising on corporate strategy and capital raisings. Most recently, he was a key figure in the acquisition of two globally significant assets — the Guanaco and Punitaqui Gold Mines in Chile — cementing his reputation as both a technical and commercial leader in the resources sector.
Jeremy Snaith
Non-Executive Director & Head Geologist
Jeremy is a world-class geologist with a distinguished career spanning multiple continents, commodities, and discovery successes. He has played instrumental roles in a number of mineral discoveries across Australia and internationally, with expertise in gold, copper, uranium, and base metals. His experience includes exploration and development roles with leading organisations such as PNC (Japan) in Arnhem Land (Uranium), Golden Shamrock Mines at the Cobar Copper Mine, and Mt Edon Gold Mines at the Tarmoola Gold Mine in WA. He has also contributed to state-backed initiatives such as the NSW Government’s Discovery 2000 Program and led exploration programs for North Pacific at the Girilambone Copper Mine. In addition to his technical capabilities, Jeremy has held roles in mining finance, working as a mining analyst in a stockbroking firm and advising on corporate strategy and capital raisings. Most recently, he was a key figure in the acquisition of two globally significant assets — the Guanaco and Punitaqui Gold Mines in Chile — cementing his reputation as both a technical and commercial leader in the resources sector.
Samuel D. Kennedy
Mining & Natural Resources Executive
Mr Kennedy is a seasoned corporate advisory and finance professional with over two decades of global experience across mining, energy, and natural resources. He has led high-impact M&A and capital advisory mandates for mining companies spanning gold, lithium, titanium, and geothermal sectors, with transaction values ranging from USD25M to over USD1B. As Director at Complex Capital, Sam has advised on strategic acquisitions, divestments, and recapitalisations in the Australian and international mining sector, including the successful AUD35M takeover of Tombola Gold Limited. His sell-side mandates have supported the development and monetisation of critical mineral assets, including Ausrutile Titanium and Levmin Global Lithium. Previously, he led the Natural Resources division at CBRE in Hong Kong, spearheading Asia-Pacific mandates for major mining clients such as Anglo American, BHP, and Zijin Gold. Earlier, at Emerging Markets Energy, he established Myanmar’s first geothermal company, securing international project finance. Sam’s expertise spans resource project development, distressed asset recovery, structured finance, and cross-border transactions. He has held senior roles across Australia, Asia, and the Middle East, and is known for navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering commercially driven solutions in the natural.
Samuel D. Kennedy
Mining & Natural Resources Executive
Mr Kennedy is a seasoned corporate advisory and finance professional with over two decades of global experience across mining, energy, and natural resources. He has led high-impact M&A and capital advisory mandates for mining companies spanning gold, lithium, titanium, and geothermal sectors, with transaction values ranging from USD25M to over USD1B. As Director at Complex Capital, Sam has advised on strategic acquisitions, divestments, and recapitalisations in the Australian and international mining sector, including the successful AUD35M takeover of Tombola Gold Limited. His sell-side mandates have supported the development and monetisation of critical mineral assets, including Ausrutile Titanium and Levmin Global Lithium. Previously, he led the Natural Resources division at CBRE in Hong Kong, spearheading Asia-Pacific mandates for major mining clients such as Anglo American, BHP, and Zijin Gold. Earlier, at Emerging Markets Energy, he established Myanmar’s first geothermal company, securing international project finance. Sam’s expertise spans resource project development, distressed asset recovery, structured finance, and cross-border transactions. He has held senior roles across Australia, Asia, and the Middle East, and is known for navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering commercially driven solutions in the natural.
Mark Derriman
Executive Director & Head Geologist
Mr. Derriman is a geologist with over 40 years of experience in regional and near-mine mineral exploration across Australia, with a strong focus on gold, base metals, iron ore, and coal. He is the founder of Rocktiger, a mineral exploration consultancy with both domestic and international clients, and currently serves as Managing Director of ASX-listed ActivEX Limited, leading exploration efforts in Queensland targeting gold, copper, and rare earths. Mark previously worked with Ashton Gold in the Duketon and Mertondale Greenstone Belts, contributing to the discovery and development of multiple multi-million ounce gold deposits. His early work also includes the identification and drilling of the Red October gold deposit, later mined by Sons of Gwalia and Saracen. In addition to his gold expertise, he has held senior roles in iron ore and nickel exploration, including assembling Aquila Resources’ iron ore portfolio in WA and leading nickel programs for Mincor Resources. Mark also brings corporate and commercial experience, having managed business development, technical due diligence, and project evaluations across a broad range of metalliferous assets.
Mark Derriman
Executive Director & Head Geologist
Mr. Derriman is a geologist with over 40 years of experience in regional and near-mine mineral exploration across Australia, with a strong focus on gold, base metals, iron ore, and coal. He is the founder of Rocktiger, a mineral exploration consultancy with both domestic and international clients, and currently serves as Managing Director of ASX-listed ActivEX Limited, leading exploration efforts in Queensland targeting gold, copper, and rare earths. Mark previously worked with Ashton Gold in the Duketon and Mertondale Greenstone Belts, contributing to the discovery and development of multiple multi-million ounce gold deposits. His early work also includes the identification and drilling of the Red October gold deposit, later mined by Sons of Gwalia and Saracen. In addition to his gold expertise, he has held senior roles in iron ore and nickel exploration, including assembling Aquila Resources’ iron ore portfolio in WA and leading nickel programs for Mincor Resources. Mark also brings corporate and commercial experience, having managed business development, technical due diligence, and project evaluations across a broad range of metalliferous assets.
Tyson Jaeger
Executive Director
Mr Jaeger is a sophisticated investor and fund manager with deep expertise across commodities, structured finance, and mineral exploration. With a background in property development and a strategic focus on resource-backed investments, Tyson has built and managed multi-asset portfolios spanning gold, base metals, and energy markets. As a founder and executive in both private capital and exploration ventures, he brings hands-on experience in project acquisition, JORC-compliant resource development, and capital structuring. Tyson has advised on and participated in multiple resource deals across Western Australia, with a particular focus on high-grade gold assets in the Leonora and Pilbara regions.
Tyson Jaeger
Executive Director
Mr Jaeger is a sophisticated investor and fund manager with deep expertise across commodities, structured finance, and mineral exploration. With a background in property development and a strategic focus on resource-backed investments, Tyson has built and managed multi-asset portfolios spanning gold, base metals, and energy markets. As a founder and executive in both private capital and exploration ventures, he brings hands-on experience in project acquisition, JORC-compliant resource development, and capital structuring. Tyson has advised on and participated in multiple resource deals across Western Australia, with a particular focus on high-grade gold assets in the Leonora and Pilbara regions.
Lester Solden
Executive Chairman
Mr. Solden is a seasoned expert in global financial metal markets with 45 years of experience. Beginning his career in London with Johnson Matthey Bankers in the late 1970s, he later played a pivotal role in establishing Sydney as an international bullion trading hub. As a co-founder of Mase Metals in 1981, he pioneered international gold bullion market making, leading to the creation of Mase Westpac, the world’s first institutional gold project finance lending bank. His leadership in gold loans and project financing contributed to Westpac’s global prominence in the late 1980s. Mr. Solden has since held senior roles with Republic National Bank of New York, FIXI FX Brokers, and Lumiere Securities. Currently, Mr. Solden serves as a bullion and commodities advisor to ASX-listed mining companies and global traders through Complex Capital NL, leveraging his extensive international network in precious metals trading and finance.
Samuel Sui
Executive Director & Company Secretary
Mr. Sui is the Director of two AFSL companies and has held senior roles as CFO in building and property development, Australia GM of a Chinese commodities trading and logistics company. He is currently General Manager of Silverbear (HK) Australia, an enterprise offering investment banking and advisory services. As Principal of Solomon Pacific Financial Group and Partner Principal at O’Connell Asia Pacific, Mr. Sui brings deep expertise in finance, corporate strategy, and regulatory affairs.
Jeremy Snaith
Non-Executive Director & Head Geologist
Jeremy is a world-class geologist with a distinguished career spanning multiple continents, commodities, and discovery successes. He has played instrumental roles in a number of mineral discoveries across Australia and internationally, with expertise in gold, copper, uranium, and base metals. His experience includes exploration and development roles with leading organisations such as PNC (Japan) in Arnhem Land (Uranium), Golden Shamrock Mines at the Cobar Copper Mine, and Mt Edon Gold Mines at the Tarmoola Gold Mine in WA. He has also contributed to state-backed initiatives such as the NSW Government’s Discovery 2000 Program and led exploration programs for North Pacific at the Girilambone Copper Mine. In addition to his technical capabilities, Jeremy has held roles in mining finance, working as a mining analyst in a stockbroking firm and advising on corporate strategy and capital raisings. Most recently, he was a key figure in the acquisition of two globally significant assets — the Guanaco and Punitaqui Gold Mines in Chile — cementing his reputation as both a technical and commercial leader in the resources sector.
Samuel D. Kennedy
Mining & Natural Resources Executive
Mr Kennedy is a seasoned corporate advisory and finance professional with over two decades of global experience across mining, energy, and natural resources. He has led high-impact M&A and capital advisory mandates for mining companies spanning gold, lithium, titanium, and geothermal sectors, with transaction values ranging from USD25M to over USD1B. As Director at Complex Capital, Sam has advised on strategic acquisitions, divestments, and recapitalisations in the Australian and international mining sector, including the successful AUD35M takeover of Tombola Gold Limited. His sell-side mandates have supported the development and monetisation of critical mineral assets, including Ausrutile Titanium and Levmin Global Lithium. Previously, he led the Natural Resources division at CBRE in Hong Kong, spearheading Asia-Pacific mandates for major mining clients such as Anglo American, BHP, and Zijin Gold. Earlier, at Emerging Markets Energy, he established Myanmar’s first geothermal company, securing international project finance. Sam’s expertise spans resource project development, distressed asset recovery, structured finance, and cross-border transactions. He has held senior roles across Australia, Asia, and the Middle East, and is known for navigating complex regulatory environments and delivering commercially driven solutions in the natural.
Mark Derriman
Executive Director & Head Geologist
Mr. Derriman is a geologist with over 40 years of experience in regional and near-mine mineral exploration across Australia, with a strong focus on gold, base metals, iron ore, and coal. He is the founder of Rocktiger, a mineral exploration consultancy with both domestic and international clients, and currently serves as Managing Director of ASX-listed ActivEX Limited, leading exploration efforts in Queensland targeting gold, copper, and rare earths. Mark previously worked with Ashton Gold in the Duketon and Mertondale Greenstone Belts, contributing to the discovery and development of multiple multi-million ounce gold deposits. His early work also includes the identification and drilling of the Red October gold deposit, later mined by Sons of Gwalia and Saracen. In addition to his gold expertise, he has held senior roles in iron ore and nickel exploration, including assembling Aquila Resources’ iron ore portfolio in WA and leading nickel programs for Mincor Resources. Mark also brings corporate and commercial experience, having managed business development, technical due diligence, and project evaluations across a broad range of metalliferous assets.
Tyson Jaeger
Executive Director
Mr Jaeger is a sophisticated investor and fund manager with deep expertise across commodities, structured finance, and mineral exploration. With a background in property development and a strategic focus on resource-backed investments, Tyson has built and managed multi-asset portfolios spanning gold, base metals, and energy markets. As a founder and executive in both private capital and exploration ventures, he brings hands-on experience in project acquisition, JORC-compliant resource development, and capital structuring. Tyson has advised on and participated in multiple resource deals across Western Australia, with a particular focus on high-grade gold assets in the Leonora and Pilbara regions.