Profile
Currently, Francis Scott Funston is Director at Garrison Capital Pty Ltd., Director at Resourceful International Consulting Pty Ltd. since 2019, Independent Non-Executive Director at Koba Resources Ltd. since 2021, Managing Director & Director at Xpedra Resources Ltd. starting 2026, and Associate at Governance Institute of Australia Ltd. Formerly, Mr. Funston was Chief Financial Officer & Secretary at Challenger Gold Ltd. from 2019 to 2024, Chief Financial Officer & Secretary at Perseus ERX Holdings Pty Ltd. from 2018 to 2019, Finance Director at The Waterberg Coal Co. Ltd. in 2014, Secretary & Executive Director at Lindian Resources Ltd. from 2011 to 2014, Secretary & Executive Director at Avanco Resources Pty Ltd. from 2013 to 2016, Director & Secretary at Haranga Resources Ltd. from 2012 to 2014, Executive Director at Oakland Resources Ltd. from 2012 to 2013, Executive Director at Highfield Resources Ltd. in 2014, Secretary & Non-Executive Director at New Frontier Minerals Ltd. from 2013 to 2014, Secretary at Renegade Exploration Ltd., Secretary at Signature Metals Ltd., Secretary at Xpedra Resources Ltd. in 2014, Chief Financial Officer at WIA Gold Ltd., Secretary at Kingsgate Chile NL from 2010 to 2011, Secretary at Coventry Resources Pty Ltd. from 2009 to 2010, Secretary at Harvest Minerals Ltd. from 2012 to 2014.
Francis Funston active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KOBA RESOURCES LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-20 |
| XPEDRA RESOURCES LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2026-02-02 |
Governance Institute of Australia Ltd.
Governance Institute of Australia Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides education, support and networking opportunities for directors, company secretaries, governance advisers and risk managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Garrison Capital Pty Ltd.
Garrison Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment and advisory services | Director/Board Member | - |
Resourceful International Consulting Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Former positions of Francis Funston
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CHALLENGER GOLD LIMITED | Director of Finance/CFO | 2024-07-02 |
| EXORE RESOURCES LIMITED | Director of Finance/CFO | 2019-07-25 |
| LINDIAN RESOURCES LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2014-07-02 |
| XPEDRA RESOURCES LIMITED | Corporate Secretary | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
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Renegade Exploration Ltd.
Renegade Exploration Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in exploration and development of zinc & gold mining projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
Exore Resources Ltd.
Exore Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops lithium carbonate and hydroxide minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Waterberg Coal Co. Ltd.
The Waterberg Coal Co. Ltd. CoalEnergy Minerals Explores and mines for coal | Energy Minerals |
Signature Metals Ltd.
Signature Metals Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold and minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Thunderbird Resources Ltd.
Thunderbird Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for copper and gold | Non-Energy Minerals |
Lindian Resources Ltd.
Lindian Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition, exploration, development and mining of mineral properties which includes bauxite assets | Non-Energy Minerals |
Challenger Gold Ltd.
Challenger Gold Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates gold and copper exploration company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Avanco Resources Pty Ltd.
Avanco Resources Pty Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides copper, metal and gold mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Kingsgate Chile NL
Kingsgate Chile NL Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops gold and silver resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
Coventry Resources Pty Ltd.
Coventry Resources Pty Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for gold projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
Garrison Capital Pty Ltd.
Garrison Capital Pty Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment and advisory services | Finance |
Harvest Minerals Ltd.
Harvest Minerals Ltd. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Engages in mining, exploration, processing and sale of fertilizers | Process Industries |
Resourceful International Consulting Pty Ltd. | |
Haranga Resources Ltd.
Haranga Resources Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops iron ore projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
Oakland Resources Ltd.
Oakland Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
WIA Gold Ltd.
WIA Gold Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration of gold and base metals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Highfield Resources Ltd.
Highfield Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining and exploration of potash properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
Castillo Copper Ltd.
Castillo Copper Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for copper | Non-Energy Minerals |
Governance Institute of Australia Ltd.
Governance Institute of Australia Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides education, support and networking opportunities for directors, company secretaries, governance advisers and risk managers | Commercial Services |
Koba Resources Ltd.
Koba Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores cobalt-copper-gold projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
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