Jason Beckton

Mr Beckton graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree from Melbourne University and also a Masters of Economic Geology from the University of Tasmania. He is a professional geologist with over 30 years experience in exploration, project development, production and management in Australia and internationally.

Mr Beckton commenced his career with Pancontinental and Goldfields Ltd throughout Australia from the early 1990s before moving to a senior role with Gympie Gold in 2001. Subsequently, he was Project Manager for the Palmarejo silver gold project in Mexico during 2004. More recently, Mr Beckton was Manager – Chile for Exeter Resource Corporation and led the team in 2007 that was responsible for the commercial discovery at the Caspiche Porphyry prospect in the Maricunga Gold Copper Belt of Chile.

Mr Beckton is a Non-Executive Director of Lode Resources Ltd (ASX:LDR) and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.