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John Richards
Chairman at
SANDFIRE RESOURCES LIMITED
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-06-29
Profile
John Richards is Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Sandfire Resources Ltd. since 2021.
Mr. Richards is Chairman-Elect at Ora Banda Mining Ltd. starting in 2026.
Former roles include Executive Director at Scarborough Minerals Plc, Independent Non-Executive Director at Northern Star (Saracen) Pty Ltd. from 2019 to 2021, Managing Director at Buka Minerals Pty Ltd., Independent Non-Executive Director at Meeka Metals Ltd. from 2013 to 2015, Independent Non-Executive Director at KBL Mining Ltd. from 2011 to 2013, Non-Executive Director at Adriatic Metals Plc from 2019 to 2020, Independent Non-Executive Director at Northern Star Resources Ltd. from 2021 to 2024, Lead Independent Non-Executive Director at Sheffield Resources Ltd. (Australia) from 2021 to 2026, Head-Mining & Metals Advisory at Standard Bank Group Ltd. from 2002 to 2004, Group Executive-Strategy & Business Development at Normandy Mining Group, and Operating Partner at Global Natural Resources Investments.
Education includes undergraduate studies at The University of Queensland.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-29 | 66,819 ( 0.01% ) | 888 347 $ | 2026-06-29 | |
| 2025-06-29 | 20,558 ( 0% ) | 269 897 $ | 2026-06-29 | |
| 2026-06-09 | 120,000 ( 0.01% ) | 87 708 $ | 2026-06-29 |
Latest news about John Richards
John Richards active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SANDFIRE RESOURCES LIMITED | Chairman | 2022-04-29 |
| ORA BANDA MINING LIMITED | Chairman | 2026-04-30 |
Former positions of John Richards
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SHEFFIELD RESOURCES LIMITED | Chairman | 2021-04-12 |
| NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2024-07-30 |
| SARACEN MINERAL HOLDINGS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-11 |
| ADRIATIC METALS | Director/Board Member | 2020-07-08 |
| MEEKA METALS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2015-03-22 |
Training of John Richards
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Connections
57
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Northern Star Resources Ltd.
 Northern Star Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Acquires, explores and develops mineral resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sandfire Resources Ltd.
 Sandfire Resources Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral tenements | Non-Energy Minerals |
Scarborough Minerals Plc
 Scarborough Minerals Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides resource finance and investment | Finance |
Standard Bank Group Ltd.
 Standard Bank Group Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Engages in the business of providing banking and financial services | Finance |
Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd.
 Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a gold mine exploration and development company | Non-Energy Minerals |
Buka Minerals Pty Ltd.
 Buka Minerals Pty Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides finance and investment services | Finance |
Meeka Metals Ltd.
 Meeka Metals Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops minerals and other resources | Non-Energy Minerals |
The University of Queensland
 The University of Queensland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ora Banda Mining Ltd.
 Ora Banda Mining Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates gold exploration company | Non-Energy Minerals |
KBL Mining Ltd.
 KBL Mining Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the mineral exploration and resource development | Non-Energy Minerals |
Sheffield Resources Ltd. (Australia)
 Sheffield Resources Ltd. (Australia) Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops mineral sands, nickel & copper | Non-Energy Minerals |
Normandy Mining Group | |
Adriatic Metals Plc
 Adriatic Metals Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for zinc, lead, and other minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
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