Aureka Limited is leveraging Victoria’s long-standing gold legacy to identify new sources of high-grade mineralisation. The company’s diversified project base spans several prolific corridors, where ongoing drilling and geoscientific work are delivering encouraging results. Aureka’s strategy is guided by a seasoned leadership team and strengthened through collaboration with regional stakeholders and industry peers. By aligning operational focus with sustainable exploration and value creation, Aureka is positioning itself as a key contributor to Australia’s next generation of gold producers.
Aureka Limited (ASX:AKA)
Bringing Victoria's Gold to Life
About Us
Aureka Limited (ASX: AKA) is an Australian gold exploration company focused on advancing a portfolio of high-grade projects across Victoria. With a strategic emphasis on discovery and development, Aureka aims to unlock the untapped potential of historically rich gold districts through modern exploration methods and strong community engagement.
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Company Overview
Major Projects
- Stawell Corridor: This project focuses on exploring and developing gold resources along the Stawell Corridor, an area known for its rich gold deposits.
- Tandarra Gold: Located north of Bendigo, the Tandarra Gold Project is a joint venture targeting shallow gold mineralisation.
- St Arnaud Gold: This project aims to revitalise gold exploration in the historic St Arnaud Goldfield, leveraging modern exploration techniques to uncover new resources.
- Jubilee Gold: The Jubilee Gold Project focuses on exploring high-grade gold mineralisation, building upon historical mining data to guide current exploration efforts.
Investment Highlights
- Strategic Land Acquisition: In March 2025, Aureka acquired 97 hectares of land surrounding the Irvine Project, enhancing long-term access and reducing exploration costs.
- Active Exploration Programs: The company has initiated a 7,000-metre drilling campaign across several key targets, aiming to expand its resource base.
- Proven Leadership: Aureka's management team possesses extensive experience in mineral exploration and project development within Victoria's gold districts.
Board & Management
Graeme Hunt
Non-Executive Chairman
Mr Hunt commenced his 34-year mining career with BHP at the Port Kembla steel works, before holding extensive General Management and Corporate Strategy roles within BHP. Between 1999 to 2005, he was President BHP Iron Ore. Mr Hunt served as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lihir Gold Ltd during which time he managed the company’s takeover by Newcrest Mining for A$9.5 billion after multiple bids. During his career he has had responsibility for many mine developments, exploration projects and portfolio optimisation programs. More recently, he has held MD and CEO positions with both Broadspectrum (formerly Transfield Services), and Chairman then MD and CEO of AGL Energy Ltd.
James Gurry
Managing Director
Mr Gurry is a leading stockbroker analyst with extensive research experience including covering gold equities. He is currently a Director and Senior Analyst at PAC Partners Securities specialising in small resource companies and is a non-executive director of ASX-listed Flinders Mines (ASX: FMS). Previous roles include Director and Head of Natural Resources Equity Research at Deutsche Bank Equities Australia and similar roles over 11 years at Credit Suisse Equities in Sydney and London. He started his career in the Transaction Advisory Services Division of Ernst & Young, Melbourne. Mr Gurry holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), is a Member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Angela Lorrigan
Non-Executive Director - Technical Director
Ms Lorrigan brings extensive geological experience to the role, educated at the University of Melbourne, she returned to work in Victoria 4 years ago, working on a number of local gold projects. This includes a strong association with Southern Cross Gold's (SXG) Sunday Creek, Redcastle and Whroo Projects in Victoria over the past 3 years. Prior to this, Ms Lorrigan's career highlights include extension of the K Lens Resource at Rosebery Mine in Tasmania, discovery of the Hera Deposit in Nymagree in NSW and General Manager, Geology in the PYBAR Group which drove the re-opening of the Henty Gold Mine in Tasmania.
Ms Lorrigan is a current member of the Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council (TMEC) - Land Management Committee, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course, and in 2023 was awarded the Twelvetrees Medal for outstanding contributions to Tasmanian Geology.
Richard Taylor
Non-Executive Director
Mr Taylor has held senior executive roles in the resource sector for more than 15 years. He is currently the CEO and Executive Director of Premier1 Lithium (ASX:PLC), prior to that he was CEO of Terramin Australia Ltd (ASX:TZN) and held senior roles with Mineral Deposits Limited, PanAust, MMG Ltd and Oxiana Ltd specialising in business development, strategy and governance. Mr Taylor is a qualified lawyer. He holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge and a Master degree in Law from ANU.
