Mark Austin has a B.Sc. Hons. in Geology from the University of Liverpool. He has 32 years of experience in mining and exploration geology mainly in precious metals.

Mark has 16 years of experience in the Witwatersrand having worked on the West and East Rand holding various positions such as Chief Geologist and Planning Manager of Consolidated Modderfontien Mines, Chief Geologist Western Areas Gold Mine and Consulting Geologist Gold Division for JCI.  

In addition, Mark has been involved in exploration in Africa where he has held the position of Senior Geologist Exploration for Placer Dome, Vice President Exploration for Mano River Resources responsible for a feasibility study in a greenstone deposit in Liberia, Group Geologist for Goldplat Plc, and CEO Kilimapesa Gold Mine in Kenya.

Mark is a registered Natural Scientist (SACNASP) and a Fellow of the Geological Society of South Africa. He is currently serving on the Steering Committees of Samrec  and Samval.