Professional expertise

Larry Thomas
Director

Larry has 30 years experience in the coal industry and is in charge of resource evaluation and mining commercial issues. A geologist by training, Larry has held senior positions in international coal mining companies and has worked in many countries.

Steve Frankland
Director

Steve has 25 years experience in the coal industry. A coal preparation engineer by training, Steve manages coal quality and coal trading activities. Steve has worked extensively in the commercial coal industry and managed projects in all the major coal producing countries.

Maarten Velzeboer

Maarten has over 45 years experience as a mining engineer. Formerly with Shell Coal, Maarten was Chief Mining Engineer for the coal division of Arcelor Mittal before becoming an independent consultant. He has world-wide coal mining experience.