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Michael Brown
Chairman at
GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED
Net worth: 3 868 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Michael M.
Brown is Non-Executive Chairman at Gem Diamonds Ltd. starting in 2026.
Mr. Brown is a Member of The Southern African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy.
Mr. Brown is Managing Partner-Africa at Palaris since 2017.
Mr. Brown was Non-Executive Director at Decklar Resources, Inc. from 2015 to 2017.
Mr. Brown was Non-Executive Director at Sierra Rutile Ltd. from 2010 to 2015.
Mr. Brown was Non-Executive Director at Barloworld Ltd. Mr. Brown was Non-Executive Director at Nevada Copper Corp.
from 2021 to 2025.
Mr. Brown was SVP, Managing Director-Technical & Operations at Pala Investments Ltd. from 2014 to 2017.
Mr. Brown was Non-Executive Director at Little Green Pharma Ltd. Mr. Brown was Chief Operating Officer at De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd. from 2002 to 2011.
Mr. Brown was Senior Vice President at Pala Investments AG from 2011 to 2013.
Mr. Brown completed undergraduate studies at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1985.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED 0.05% | 2025-12-30 | 67,124 ( 0.05% ) | 3 868 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Michael Brown active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GEM DIAMONDS LIMITED | Chairman | 2026-06-02 |
The Southern African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-09-12 |
Palaris | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-09-30 |
Former positions of Michael Brown
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NEVADA COPPER CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-10-05 |
Pala Investments Ltd.
 Pala Investments Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate buying and selling & rental services | Chief Operating Officer | 2017-09-27 |
| DECKLAR RESOURCES INC. | President | 2012-10-01 |
| SIERRA RUTILE LTD | Director/Board Member | 2015-10-08 |
Pala Investments AG
 Pala Investments AG Investment ManagersFinance Pala is a specialist investment manager focused on the mining and metals sector. The firm invests worldwide in private equity as well as in public companies, both in established and emerging markets. They consider investments across a variety of commodities and minerals, including base metals, precious metals, industrial minerals, oil, natural gas, coal, uranium, coalbed methane and alternative energy sources. They also invest in mining services and consumables, as well as in mineral processing, mining technology and mining infrastructure. Their investments have included mining operations for gold and diamonds. In emerging markets they target early-stage companies, whereas in established market they tend to invest in larger companies, including in turnaround situations. Pala is a hands-on investor who gets actively involved in their investee companies at the board level. They provide strategic advisory and innovative financing solutions, and stay invested over the long term. The firm invests up to USD 150 million in the form of direct equity, debt and mezzanine financing. The firm's investment approach starts with a top-down macro view of developments within their sector of interest, and they may also invest opportunistically outside of their key sector of focus. Individual investment decisions are bottom-up and based on in-depth fundamental research at the company level. | President | 2013-05-28 |
Training of Michael Brown
Experiences
Positions held
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Private companies
Connections
66
1st degree connections
12
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Decklar Resources, Inc.
 Decklar Resources, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Operates as an oil and gas exploration and development company | Energy Minerals |
Sierra Rutile Ltd.
 Sierra Rutile Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a mineral sand mining company | Non-Energy Minerals |
De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd.
 De Beers Consolidated Mines (Pty) Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Operates diamond mines and markets rough diamonds | Non-Energy Minerals |
Barloworld Ltd.
 Barloworld Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in sale and maintenance of construction equipment and sells, rents and repairs motor vehicles | Distribution Services |
University of the Witwatersrand
 University of the Witwatersrand Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Nevada Copper Corp.
 Nevada Copper Corp. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in development, operation and exploration of copper projects | Non-Energy Minerals |
Gem Diamonds Ltd.
 Gem Diamonds Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Explores and develops diamond mines | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Southern African Institute of Mining & Metallurgy | |
Pala Investments AG
Pala Investments AG Investment ManagersFinance Pala is a specialist investment manager focused on the mining and metals sector. The firm invests worldwide in private equity as well as in public companies, both in established and emerging markets. They consider investments across a variety of commodities and minerals, including base metals, precious metals, industrial minerals, oil, natural gas, coal, uranium, coalbed methane and alternative energy sources. They also invest in mining services and consumables, as well as in mineral processing, mining technology and mining infrastructure. Their investments have included mining operations for gold and diamonds. In emerging markets they target early-stage companies, whereas in established market they tend to invest in larger companies, including in turnaround situations. Pala is a hands-on investor who gets actively involved in their investee companies at the board level. They provide strategic advisory and innovative financing solutions, and stay invested over the long term. The firm invests up to USD 150 million in the form of direct equity, debt and mezzanine financing. The firm's investment approach starts with a top-down macro view of developments within their sector of interest, and they may also invest opportunistically outside of their key sector of focus. Individual investment decisions are bottom-up and based on in-depth fundamental research at the company level. | Finance |
Pala Investments Ltd.
Pala Investments Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate buying and selling & rental services | Finance |
Little Green Pharma Ltd.
 Little Green Pharma Ltd. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Engages in cultivation, production and distribution of medicinal cannabis | Process Industries |
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