Independent Director

Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Geol, FAusIMM, MAIG

Mr Fahey is a geologist with over 40 years’ experience. He was Chief Geologist for Delta Gold between 1992-2002 where he gained extensive resource, mine development and feasibility study experience on projects including Kanowna Belle, Sunrise and Wallaby in Australia and Ngezi Platinum in Zimbabwe. Mr Fahey began his career as a Mine Geologist in the Irish base-metals industry on projects such as Tynagh, Avoca, and Tara Mines (Navan) owned by Noranda and later Outokumpu. On migrating to Australia in 1988, he gained further operational experience in Western Australia and the Northern Territory (Whim Creek and Dominion Mining), prior to joining Delta Gold. He formed FinOre Mining Consultants in 2005, which merged with CSA in 2006.

Mr Fahey is currently Principal Mine Geologist at CSA Global and formerly a Director of CSA Global and member of the Joint Ore Reserve Committee (JORC).

Independent Director

Qualifications: BLaw (Hons)

Mr O’Shannassy has more than 35 years of experience as a commercial lawyer. He served on mining industry committees over a number of years is a member of Energy & Resources law Association. Mr O’Shannassy was general counsel and company secretary at Hardman Resource, a non-executive director of Avenira (formerly Minemakers) for 8 years. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Jurisprudence from University of Western Australia.  Mr Oshannassy has established his own legal practice in 1992. 

Chief Operating Officer

Qualifications: B.Eng (Bachelor of Engineering)

Wei Xie is the Chief Operating Officer at Focus Minerals.

Wei plays a pivotal role in overseeing the company's operations, ensuring efficient and sustainable practices across all stages of the mining process. His leadership is instrumental in driving Focus Minerals' commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality results while adhering to industry best practices for safety, environmental responsibility, and community engagement.​

Under his guidance, Focus Minerals has advanced its strategic growth initiatives, including the development of the Bonnie Vale Underground Mine and the Alicia Open Pit, contributing to the company's position in Australia's leading gold-producing districts.

Executive Chairman

Qualifications: BAcc & MFin

Mr Yang was an executive director and interim CEO of the Company from July 2013 to December 2017. Following his retirement from Focus, Mr Yang was appointed Vice President Business Development Unit of Shandong Gold Co., Ltd.

Mr Yang has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Renmin University of China and a Master’s degree in Applied Finance from Macquarie University.

Executive Director

Qualifications: MEng (Mining Engineering)

Mr Kong joined Focus in September 2019 as the company’s Principal Mining Engineer.  Prior to joining Focus, Mr Kong spent five years as a Director and General Manager at Vatukoula Gold Mines in Fiji, focusing on long term mine planning, production management, cost assessment and stakeholder relations.   During his time at Focus Minerals, he has been pivotal in managing the pre-feasibility studies for Coolgardie and Laverton, including mine planning and engineering.