MDRU Board of Directors
The MDRU BoD comprises representatives of each of its Foundation Members, representatives from UBC, and has three Independent Directors. The Board;
- Provides direction to MDRU’s operations and strategies to ensure they are aligned with joint industry-UBC interests
- Contributes to determining MDRU’s strategic directions and priorities, as well as ensuring its financial viability
- Provides guidance to operations through the MDRU Director, who reports directly to the Board
An Executive Committee is responsible for MDRU’s operations and administration. The Board can strike committees or add Independent Directors, as required. The MDRU Director reports to the Board.
BOARD MEMBERS
- Alex Neufeld* (Chair)
Anglo American - Sally Goodman* (Vice Chair)
Newmont Corporation - Andy Wurst* (Past Chair)
Barrick Gold Corp. - Murray Allan*
Teck Resources Limited - Tim Baker*
Eldorado Gold Corporation - Meigan Aronson
UBC Science - Anthony Harris*
Newcrest - Alistair McCready*
Rio Tinto - Bruce McDonald*
ALS Global - Philippe Tortell*
EOAS-UBC - Shaun Barker*
MDRU-UBC
*Executive Committee
Our Founders
- Peter Bradshaw
- John McDonald
- Alastair Sinclair
Past Board Members
Anglo American
- Robert Peter
- Graham Brown
- David Fincham
Kinross
- Graeme Davis
- Ross Sherlock
KGHM International Ltd.
- Brad McKinley
Goldcorp Inc.
- Alastair Still
- Maryse Belanger
Glencore
- Chris Emerson
- Abraham Escalante
Newmont Mining Corporation
- Mary Doherty
- Thomas Bissig
Teck
- Alex Christopher
- Andrew Davies
Independent
- James Franklin
- Ian Graham
- Ron Britten
- Neil Adshead
Read more about our Founders and Directors on the History page.