Mr Scully brings over 20 years of technical and operational leadership in the minerals sector, with deep expertise in feasibility studies, project development (underground and open pit) and mine operations.
Matthew is widely respected for delivering greenfield development projects in remote and challenging locations across West Africa, the Middle East and Australia. His career includes senior roles with West African Resources, Perseus Mining, and Evolution Mining Limited.
Most recently, Matthew served as Project Director at West African Resources, where he led the technical development and delivery of the A$600 million, 8.4 Mtpa Kiaka Gold Project in Burkina Faso. The project was successfully commissioned in June 2025,completed ahead of schedule and under budget.
Preceding development of Kiaka, he managed the development of the Sissingué and Yaouré gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire with Perseus Mining, overseeing more than A$500 million in capital works. Both projects were delivered on time and below budget.
Earlier in his career, Matthew held the position of Group Manager of Projects with Evolution Mining, where he successfully delivered the high-grade Mt Carlton gold-silver project in North Queensland.