Owen Thomas

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Northparkes Mines owns and operates copper and gold mines. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Goonumbla, Australia.

Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, also known as AusIMM, is the leading organization for professionals working in the resources sector. AusIMM is based in Carlton, Australia, and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The Australian company's main focus is on shaping careers, showcasing leadership, creating communities, and upholding standards.

The Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) is an organization that focuses on economic geology. The organization is based in Littleton, CO. The company offers membership benefits such as access to publications, webinars, and job listings. The SEG also has a foundation that provides funding for students and early career professionals.

Richards Bay Minerals (Pty) Ltd. offers dune mining and mineral separation services. Its products include Diavik mine, and Argyle mine. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Richards Bay, South Africa.

Part of Rio Tinto Ltd., Pilbara Iron Company (Services) Pty Ltd. provides management services. The company is based in Perth, Australia.

Oyu Tolgoi LLC engages in the exploration and development of mineral reserves. It focuses on copper and gold mining. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.