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Ian Smith
Chairman at
VHM LIMITED
Net worth: 135 982 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mr. Ian K. Smith is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Rex Minerals Ltd. and a Member at Australian Institute of Co. Directors. He is on the Board of Directors at Red River Resources Ltd., Rex Minerals Ltd., Transurban Holdings Ltd., Transurban Infrastructure Management Ltd. and Transurban International Ltd. Mr. Smith was previously employed as a Non-Executive Director by White Rock Minerals Ltd., a Chief Executive Officer, MD & Executive Director by Orica Ltd., an Independent Non-Executive Director by Transurban Group Ltd., a Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director & MD by Newcrest Mining Ltd., a Global Head-Operational & Technical Excellence by Rio Tinto Plc, a Managing Director-Aluminium Smelting by Rio Tinto Ltd., a General Manager-Projects by WMC Resources Ltd., a General Manager-Operations by WMC (Olympic Dam Corp.) Pty Ltd., a General Manager-Broken Hill Mines by Pasminco Ltd., a President by Australian Mines & Metals Association, and a Chairman by Minerals Council of Australia. He also served on the board at Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of New South Wales and an undergraduate degree from the University of New England.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VHM LIMITED 0.22% | 2026-04-28 | 700,000 ( 0.22% ) | 135 982 $ | 2026-05-30 |
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Ian Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| REX MINERALS | Chairman | 2021-05-31 |
| VHM LIMITED | Chairman | 2023-12-04 |
| SOUTHERN CROSS GOLD CONSOLIDATED LTD. | Director/Board Member | 2026-01-26 |
Transurban Infrastructure Management Ltd.
 Transurban Infrastructure Management Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Director/Board Member | - |
Transurban International Ltd.
 Transurban International Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides transportation services | Director/Board Member | - |
Transurban Holdings Ltd.
 Transurban Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Director/Board Member | - |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-02-06 |
Former positions of Ian Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RED RIVER RESOURCES | Director/Board Member | 2022-08-29 |
| WHITE ROCK MINERALS | Director/Board Member | 2019-02-27 |
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Training of Ian Smith
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Connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 22 |
|---|---|
Rio Tinto Plc
 Rio Tinto Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for mineral resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
BHP Nickel West Pty Ltd.
 BHP Nickel West Pty Ltd. SteelNon-Energy Minerals Engages in iron ore, copper, nickel, potash and metallurgical coal mining's | Non-Energy Minerals |
Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd.
 Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the acquisition and exploration of gold and uranium precious and mineral properties | Non-Energy Minerals |
BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corp. Pty Ltd.
 BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Corp. Pty Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in mining uranium oxide and fabricated metal products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Red River Resources Ltd.
 Red River Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores copper, lithium, tin, iron ore, tantalite and nickel | Non-Energy Minerals |
Minerals Council of Australia
 Minerals Council of Australia Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a membership organization for mining industry | Commercial Services |
White Rock Minerals Ltd.
 White Rock Minerals Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores copper, gold, silver and iron minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Orica Ltd.
 Orica Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes commercial blasting systems & mining and tunneling support systems to the mining and infrastructure markets | Process Industries |
Newcrest Mining Ltd.
 Newcrest Mining Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides gold and copper mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Transurban Group Ltd.
 Transurban Group Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Develops and operates electronic toll roads | Transportation |
Rio Tinto Ltd.
 Rio Tinto Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for mineral resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
Pasminco Ltd.
 Pasminco Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and mines for zinc and lead | Non-Energy Minerals |
The University of New South Wales
 The University of New South Wales Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of New England
 University of New England Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Rex Minerals Ltd.
 Rex Minerals Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores for copper, gold, silver and iron minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
Australian Mines & Metals Association
 Australian Mines & Metals Association The Australian Mines & Metals Association is the national employer association representing resources, energy, and supply chain employers in Australia. The non-profit company is based in Melbourne, Australia. It delivers workforce and industrial relations outcomes by providing advisory, legal, policy advocacy, and training services tailored to the industry’s needs. The association supports members through a portal offering resources such as fact sheets, guides, news, and workforce development tools. It offers training programs in workplace relations, mental health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, workplace investigations, and compliance, delivered nationally with customized options. The association emphasizes workforce diversity initiatives, including programs for women in resources and STEM engagement for youth, and provides legal support, hosts industry events, and offers resources for mental health and wellbeing. The Australian company was founded in 1918. Steve Knott has been the CEO of the company since 1997. | |
Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
 Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Transurban Infrastructure Management Ltd.
Transurban Infrastructure Management Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
Transurban Holdings Ltd.
Transurban Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Transurban International Ltd.
Transurban International Ltd. Other TransportationTransportation Provides transportation services | Transportation |
VHM Ltd.
 VHM Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Provides rare earth minerals and mineral sands mining services | Non-Energy Minerals |
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