New World Resources Limited (ASX:NWC)

Redeveloping one of the highest-grade copper deposits in the world.

About Us

New World Resources Limited (ASX: NWC) is an Australian mineral exploration and development company focused on advancing its 100%-owned Antler Copper Project in northern Arizona, USA. The company is committed to supplying critical minerals vital for the global clean energy transition.

Company Overview

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Subiaco, Western Australia, New World Resources has transitioned from early-stage exploration to near-term development of the Antler Copper Project. The project boasts a high-grade JORC Mineral Resource Estimate of 11.4 million tonnes at 4.1% copper equivalent, positioning it among the highest-grade undeveloped copper deposits globally. ​

The company is progressing through permitting and feasibility studies, aiming to commence production to meet the growing demand for copper in electrification and renewable energy sectors.

Board & Management

 Richard Hill

Richard Hill

Chairman

Mr Hill is a geologist and solicitor with 25 years’ experience in the resources industry. He has performed roles as commercial manager and geologist for several mid cap Australian mining companies and as founding director for a series of successful ASX-listed companies. Mr Hill has practical geological experience as a mine based and exploration geologist in a range of commodities.

Mike Haynes

Mike Haynes

Non-Executive Director

Mr Haynes has more than 25 years’ experience in the international resources industry. He graduated from the University of Western Australia with an honours degree in geology and geophysics and has explored for a wide variety of ore deposit styles throughout Australia and extensively in Southeast and Central Asia, Africa, Europe, South and North America.

Mr Haynes has held technical positions with both BHP Minerals and Billiton plc. He has worked extensively on project generation and acquisition throughout his career. During the past 13 years he has been intimately involved in the incorporation and initial public offerings of numerous resources companies, and in the ongoing financing and management of those and other companies.

Tony Polglase

Tony Polglase

Non-Executive Director

Mr Polglase has a Bachelor of Engineering First Class Honours degree in Metallurgy from the Camborne School of Mines and Higher National Certificates in both Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

Mr Polglase started his career at the South Crofty Mine in Cornwall. Since then he has accumulated more than 40 years of experience working globally in different mining disciplines for companies including Ashanti, Rio Tinto, TVX and Ivernia in Africa, Europe, the Former Soviet Union, Australia, and, for the last decade, in Brazil. Mr Polglase was most recently both a founder and the Managing Director of Avanco Resources Limited, which he took to production and, later, acquisition by OZ Minerals Limited for $418 million in 2018.

Gil Clausen

Gil Clausen

Non-Executive Director

Mr Clausen is a seasoned leader in the mining industry with over 30 years of executive, financial, operational, and project management experience. He has successfully led major mining operations, raised significant debt and equity financing, and overseen large-scale engineering and construction projects. Most recently, Mr Clausen served as President, CEO, and Director of Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, which was acquired by Hudbay Minerals Inc. in June 2023. Prior to that, he was a founding member, President, and CEO of Brio Gold Inc., later acquired by Leagold Mining Corp. in May 2018. He also played a key role as a founding shareholder, President, and CEO of Augusta Resource Corporation, the original owner of the Rosemont copper project in Arizona, which was acquired by Hudbay Minerals Inc. in 2014. Beyond these leadership roles, Mr Clausen was a board member at Arizona Mining Corporation, the owner of the Hermosa high-grade base metals project in Arizona. His extensive industry experience includes serving as Executive Vice President, Mining at Washington Group International Inc., Vice President of Operations at Stillwater Mining, and holding various operational roles at Placer Dome.

Nick Woolrych

Nick Woolrych

Managing Director & CEO

Mr Woolrych has more than 20 years’ experience in the natural resources industry, including significant financing, operational, contracting and project development experience in Australia and internationally. He is passionate about developing and operating sustainable mining projects, driving a culture of safety and operational excellence, as well as delivering outcomes for shareholders.

As CEO of Diversified Minerals, Mr Woolrych was instrumental in the acquisition, financing and development of the underground Dargues Gold Mine in New South Wales and the Henty underground gold mine in Tasmania.

His technical and corporate skills and knowledge will be very valuable to New World as it advances its very high-grade Antler Copper Deposit in Arizona, USA back into production.

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