Corporate
Our Experienced Board
Wayne Swan
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Swan was appointed a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Diatreme Resources in November 2021. Mr Swan enjoyed a lengthy career in Australian federal politics, serving as Treasurer of Australia from 2007 to 2013 and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013. Since retiring from Parliament in 2019, Mr Swan has served as national president of the Australian Labor Party, Director of Stanwell Corporation, and Chairman of CBUS.
Kara Keys
Non-Executive Director
Deputy Chairperson
With strong board and financial credentials, Ms Keys is an experienced company director. Ms Keys’ is a consummate advocate for economic empowerment, First Nations justice, gender equity and health and safety at work. Ms Keys is a proud First Nations Australian, descending from the Yiman and Gangulu peoples of Central Queensland. Ms Keys has worked closely with Indigenous communities, including serving for six years as a National Campaign Director and prior to that as the National Indigenous Officer at the Australian Council of Trade Unions. She was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Diatreme Resources in July 2023. In October 2024, she was appointed Deputy Chairperson, reflecting Diatreme's strong commitment to stakeholder engagement, including Traditional Owners.
Brian Flannery
Non-Executive Director
A globally experienced mining business leader and executive, Mr Flannery was appointed a Non-Executive Director in October 2024 to help drive development of the Company's silica sand projects. With more than 40 years’ global experience as a mining engineer, Mr Flannery has an outstanding track record of successful resources development, with expertise in all aspects of project management. He has recently focused on growing his own family office with interests spanning resources, energy and property development.
Our Experienced Board
Wayne Swan
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Swan was appointed a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of Diatreme Resources in November 2021. Mr Swan enjoyed a lengthy career in Australian federal politics, serving as Treasurer of Australia from 2007 to 2013 and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013. Since retiring from Parliament in 2019, Mr Swan has served as national president of the Australian Labor Party, Director of Stanwell Corporation, and Chairman of CBUS.
Kara Keys
Non-Executive Director
Deputy Chairperson
With strong board and financial credentials, Ms Keys is an experienced company director. Ms Keys’ is a consummate advocate for economic empowerment, First Nations justice, gender equity and health and safety at work. Ms Keys is a proud First Nations Australian, descending from the Yiman and Gangulu peoples of Central Queensland. Ms Keys has worked closely with Indigenous communities, including serving for six years as a National Campaign Director and prior to that as the National Indigenous Officer at the Australian Council of Trade Unions. She was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Diatreme Resources in July 2023. In October 2024, she was appointed Deputy Chairperson, reflecting Diatreme's strong commitment to stakeholder engagement, including Traditional Owners.
Brian Flannery
Non-Executive Director
A globally experienced mining business leader and executive, Mr Flannery was appointed a Non-Executive Director in October 2024 to help drive development of the Company's silica sand projects. With more than 40 years’ global experience as a mining engineer, Mr Flannery has an outstanding track record of successful resources development, with expertise in all aspects of project management. He has recently focused on growing his own family office with interests spanning resources, energy and property development.
Michael Chapman
Non-Executive Director
Mr Chapman, an experienced mining engineer with more than 40 years’ experience in the development, engineering, construction and management of open‐cut and underground mining projects globally, including key roles at White Energy Company (ASX:WEC) and Felix Resources. He was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Diatreme Resources in August 2020.
Mr Wang holds a finance major from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and has held senior management positions in several major Chinese state-owned companies. Based in Australia since 2002, Mr Wang has held directorships in a variety of Australian listed companies. He was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Diatreme Resources in May 2011.
Mr Chapman, an experienced mining engineer with more than 40 years’ experience in the development, engineering, construction and management of open‐cut and underground mining projects globally, including key roles at White Energy Company (ASX:WEC) and Felix Resources. He was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Diatreme Resources in August 2020.
William Wang
Non-Executive Director
Michael Chapman
Non-Executive Director
Tom Cutbush
Non-Executive Director
A globally experienced mining executive, Mr Cutbush brings more than 30 years of executive management and board experience in Australian and international companies, with a strong track record of delivering successful mining projects including in the global silica sands industry.
Currently serving as a director of Sibelco Australia, Mr Cutbush’s previous roles at the global material solutions leader include CEO of Sibelco Europe and Global Operations Manager, Sibelco Group. He also previously worked for 15 years at Exxon including in the Hunter Valley, NSW, before switching to industrial minerals with his appointment as Managing Director of Normandy Industrial Minerals, ultimately becoming Unimin Australia and Asia, before joining Sibelco.
Tom Cutbush
Non-Executive Director
A globally experienced mining executive, Mr Cutbush brings more than 30 years of executive management and board experience in Australian and international companies, with a strong track record of delivering successful mining projects including in the global silica sands industry.
Currently serving as a director of Sibelco Australia, Mr Cutbush’s previous roles at the global material solutions leader include CEO of Sibelco Europe and Global Operations Manager, Sibelco Group. He also previously worked for 15 years at Exxon including in the Hunter Valley, NSW, before switching to industrial minerals with his appointment as Managing Director of Normandy Industrial Minerals, ultimately becoming Unimin Australia and Asia, before joining Sibelco.
William Wang
Non-Executive Director
Mr Wang holds a finance major from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and has held senior management positions in several major Chinese state-owned companies. Based in Australia since 2002, Mr Wang has held directorships in a variety of Australian listed companies. He was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Diatreme Resources in May 2011.
Our Management Team
Neil McIntyre
Chief Executive
Officer
Tuan Do
CFO & Company Secretary
Alastair Bauer
General Manager
Development Projects
Mr McIntyre, has over 30 years in mining and investment banking, has shaped resource companies in the Pacific region and holds recognition as an MBE for his contributions to commerce and finance in PNG. Mr McIntyre is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and held positions as Chairman, Executive Director, Director Finance and Non-Executive Director in various listed and unlisted minerals and petroleum exploration companies regionally
Tuan Do, a key figure in Diatreme, with more than 30 years’ practical finance and management experience across a variety of industries, brings a range of experience from financial reporting, treasury management, capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, and establishment of systems and procedures. Mr. Do has a degree in Commerce & Business Administration and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Alastair Bauer is an established executive with over a decade in the resources sector, known for leading significant project developments and acquisitions across prominent mining companies in Australia. Previous roles include serving as General Manager/COO of a number of miners operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory for private and listed companies on the ASX and TSXV. His experience includes delivering major project expansions, restarting mines and spearheading their development.
Our Management Team
Neil McIntyre
Chief Exectutive Officer
Mr McIntyre, has over 30 years in mining and investment banking, has shaped resource companies in the Pacific region and holds recognition as an MBE for his contributions to commerce and finance in PNG. Mr McIntyre is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and held positions as Chairman, Executive Director, Director Finance and Non-Executive Director in various listed and unlisted minerals and petroleum exploration companies regionally
Tuan Do
CFO & Company Secretary
Tuan Do, a key figure in Diatreme, with more than 30 years’ practical finance and management experience across a variety of industries, brings a range of experience from financial reporting, treasury management, capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, and establishment of systems and procedures. Mr. Do has a degree in Commerce & Business Administration and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Alastair Bauer
General Manager
Development Projects
Alastair Bauer is an established executive with over a decade in the resources sector, known for leading significant project developments and acquisitions across prominent mining companies in Australia. Previous roles include serving as General Manager/COO of a number of miners operating across Queensland and the Northern Territory for private and listed companies on the ASX and TSXV. His experience includes delivering major project expansions, restarting mines and spearheading their development.
Chris Wicks
General Manager
Commercial
Chris Wicks, an expert in managing export-focused infrastructure, has a distinguished track record in commercial management and supply chain innovation across key Australia export terminals. Previous experience includes serving as General Manager for export facilities North Queensland Export Terminal and the Adani Abbot Point Terminal, while he has also driven commercial operations at Asciano, Pacific National and other organisations.
Chris Wicks
General Manager
Commercial
Chris Wicks, an expert in managing export-focused infrastructure, has a distinguished track record in commercial management and supply chain innovation across key Australia export terminals. Previous experience includes serving as General Manager for export facilities North Queensland Export Terminal and the Adani Abbot Point Terminal, while he has also driven commercial operations at Asciano, Pacific National and other organisations.
Company Profile
Diatreme is an emerging Australian producer of mineral and silica sands based in Brisbane. Our key projects comprise the Northern Silica Project (NSP), Galalar Silica Sand Project (GSSP) and the recently acquired Cape Flattery Silica Project (CFSP) in Far North Queensland, located near the world's largest silica sand mine at Cape Flattery. The Company’s silica sand projects have a combined Mineral Resource of 463.7 Mt and Ore Reserves of 79.53 Mt.
World class global material solutions group Sibelco (through Sibelco Asia Pacific Pty Ltd) is Diatreme’s joint venture development partner on its silica projects, via the Cape Silica Joint Venture.
Sibelco has agreed to provide Diatreme access to Sibelco’s technical and project development expertise, pursue joint product marketing and downstream onshore silica processing opportunities, as well as assistance in securing project finance.
Sibelco has completed a two-tranche investment of $35 million, taking its total project interest to 26.8%, with the balance (73.2%) held by Diatreme. In addition, Sibelco made a $13.97 million investment at the corporate level.
Both the NSP and the CFSP are significant silica development projects, which have been designated with ‘Coordinated Project’ status by the Office of the Coordinator-General in Queensland, a major milestone recognising the strategic value and importance of these important critical mineral deposits.
The Cape Flattery region has been identified by the Queensland Government as a potential silica critical mineral mining area and export hub of significance, with the purpose to focus on efficiencies in the supply chain, access to infrastructure and pathways to permitting.
The NSP is expected to produce high grade, low iron silica, with a scoping study for the project released in June 2023 indicating its potential as a valuable long-life, low cost mining operation of significant scale, with robust economics and within close proximity to existing marine infrastructure.
The Scoping Study confirmed Diatreme has a standalone independent logistics and export solution that is permittable and capable of development. However, Diatreme also continues to explore shared facilities and infrastructure solutions to provide alternative solutions and potential other benefits.
Diatreme also has two other projects, the Cyclone Zircon Project in Western Australia, one of a handful of major zircon-rich discoveries of the past decade in Australia; and the Clermont Copper-Gold Project (DRX:100%), a copper/gold and graphite exploration project, in a proven mining jurisdiction in central Queensland.
Diatreme has a highly experienced Board and management, with expertise across all stages of project exploration, mine development and project financing together with strong government, regulatory and community engagement credentials.
Diatreme’s silica resources will contribute to global decarbonisation by providing the necessary high-grade silica for use in the solar photovoltaic industry. The Company has a strong focus on ESG, working closely with its local communities, traditional owners and all other key stakeholders to ensure the long-term sustainability of our operations, including health, safety and environmental stewardship of the regions and in communities in which we operate.
Company
Values
safety
sustainability
heritage
governance
diversity
We are committed to a zero harm workplace - everybody home safe everyday
We work in harmony with nature towards the fundamental transition to renewables and global decarbonisation
We ensure traditions and history of Country are respected and protected
We underpin good governance through transparency, integrity and accountability across the entire organisation
We value people with different ideas, strengths, interests and cultural backgrounds, to support growth and innovation
In the spirit of reconciliation, Diatreme Resources Limited acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.
