Focus Minerals Limited (ASX: FML) is a Western Australian gold producer with a strong foundation in the Coolgardie region. Our operations are centred on the Three Mile Hill (TMH) processing plant and a portfolio of high-quality open pit and underground deposits.
In 2023, Focus completed the refurbishment of the TMH processing plant, restating its nameplate capacity of 1.2 MTPA. Commissioning of the plant occurred during the same year with low grade stockpiles supplemented by mining at the adjacent Greenfields pit.
Focus Minerals is committed to unlocking the full potential of its mineral resources and processing facilities at Coolgardie, and delivering long-term value to shareholders while upholding the highest standards of governance and sustainability.
Our strategy is underpinned by
Our operational excellence
Driving efficiency, safety, and reliability across our mines and plant.
Growth pipeline
Advancing a portfolio of near-term production assets to extend mine life.
Value for shareholders
Maintaining an unhedged position to maximise exposure to strong Australian Dollar gold prices.
Board of Directors
Wanghong Yang
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Qualifications: B.Acc. MAppFin
Mr Yang was an Executive Director and Interim CEO of Focus between 2013 and 2017. He was then appointed Vice President of the Business Development Unit of Shandong Gold International Co. Ltd.
Prior to his current role at Focus he worked at Shandong Gold International Mining Corporation as Financial Controller. He joined Shandong Gold Group in 2008 as the Group’s Senior Manager of Capital Management before becoming the Deputy General Manager of Shandong Gold International Mining Corporation Limited. 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.
Lingquan Kong
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.
Richard O’Shannassy
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 several years and is a member of Energy & Resources Law Association and the Law Society of Western Australia. Mr O’Shannassy was general counsel and company secretary at Hardman Resources, a non-executive director of Avenira (formerly Minemakers) and Key Petroleum Limited.
Gerry Fahey
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 and Sunrise in Australia and Ngezi Platinum in Zimbabwe. He formed FinOre Mining Consultants in 2005, which merged with CSA Global in 2006 as their Principal Mining Geologist specializing in mining geology, mine development and training. Mr Fahey is a former member of the Joint Ore Reserve Committee (JORC) and a former Board Member (Federal Councillor) of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).
Wenli Cui
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr Cui was graduated from Shandong University and is an experience accountant based in China. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the mining industry and is currently the Director of the Finance Department of a subsidiary of Shandong Gold Group.
Senior Management
Fengfan Sun
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr Sun has many years of invaluable experience in leading and developing successful finance teams in listed and unlisted gold companies. He was employed by Focus as a senior accountant from June 2013 to February 2018 and was appointed as Focus Limited’s Chief Financial Officer in December 2020. Fengfan is responsible for managing the financial aspects of Focus’ strategy which includes financial planning and reporting, capital management, tax and treasury.
Edward Williams
GENERAL MANAGER, COOLGARDIE GOLD OPERATION
Mr Williams is a senior mining executive with more than 20 years’ experience in heavy industry maintenance and operations across Australia and the United Kingdom. He has held leadership roles with organisations including Alcoa, Roy Hill, Newmont, and Rio Tinto. Mr Williams’ expertise spans fixed plant and mobile maintenance, asset reliability, major shutdown delivery, and large-scale operational budgeting. He has led safety transformation initiatives, developed highperforming technical teams, and implemented governance frameworks that improve reliability and productivity. Mr Williams holds a Senior Site Executive certificate and formal qualifications in engineering maintenance and process engineering, and brings extensive operational leadership experience across complex mining and processing environments.
Elias Mudzamba
GENERAL MANAGER, UNDERGROUND OPS & TECH SERVICES
Mr Mudzamba is a senior mining professional with over 25 years of experience in underground and open pit operations across Australia and Zimbabwe. He has held leadership roles with major gold and base metal producers, delivering strong technical and operational outcomes. Since joining Focus Minerals in 2023, he has been instrumental in the feasibility study, development, and operation of the Bonnievale underground mine, providing strategic oversight across safety, operational and technical efficiency. Mr Mudzamba also supports growth initiatives through feasibility studies and project development. He holds a BSc Mining Engineering Honours degree, WA First Class Mine Manager (Non-Coal Mines) and Site Senior Executive certificates.
Nicholas Ong
COMPANY SECRETARY, GM – COMMERCIAL AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS
With 20 years of experience in listing rules compliance and corporate governance, Mr Ong is a trusted advisor to ASX-listed boards. As a non-executive director and company secretary for multiple public companies, he brings a sharp focus to regulatory rigour and boardroom effectiveness. His commercial acumen is further demonstrated by his track record in mining project restart and financing, and the negotiation of mining and offtake contracts. A Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, Nicholas also holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA from the University of Western Australia.
Alex Aaltonen
GENERAL MANAGER EXPLORATION AND CHIEF GEOLOGIST
Mr Aaltonen is a Mining and Exploration Geologist with 30 years experience in the mining industry. Mr Aaltonen has extensive Australian and International multi commodity experience with: Exploration, Resource Development, Feasibility Studies, Mining Approval Studies, Developing/Operating/Sustaining OP and UG mines. Mr Aaltonen has successfully operated in a variety of mineral provinces including: Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Brasil, Eastern Europe, Eurasia and South Korea. Mr Aaltonen joined Focus Minerals in 2018 and delivered rapid Resource and Reserve growth at the Laverton and Coolgardie Gold projects.