Who We Are
Board of Directors & Senior Management
Gindalbie
Ansteel
Shao An Lin
Chairman
Mr Shao has worked with China’s Ansteel Group for more than 20 years. He holds a PhD in Mining and has held a host of senior positions in Ansteel’s iron ore operations, including as Chief Engineer of the Dong An Shan Iron Ore Mine, General Manager of Yan Qian Shan Iron Ore Mine and Deputy General Manager of Gong Chang Ling Iron Ore Co.
In 2006, Mr Shao was appointed as General Manager of Ansteel Group Mining Company. He is also the President of the Metallurgical Mine Association of China. Mr Shao was appointed to the Karara Board in April 2013.
In December 2016, Mr Shao was appointed as Chairman of Ansteel Group Mining Company and in April 2017 he was appointed Vice President of Ansteel Group Corporation.
Li Zhiqi
Director
Mr Li has extensive knowledge of management in the Chinese mining industry. He is qualified as a Senior Economist in material management and has held senior positions in Ansteel’s Iron Ore operations, including as General Manager of Fu Zhou Wan Clay Plant.
He has held senior roles with Ansteel Group Mining Company including as Deputy General Manager of Affiliated Company; General Manager of Supply and Marketing Company; and General Manager of Finance.
In 2016, Mr Li was appointed as Deputy General Manager of Ansteel Group Mining Company. Mr Li was appointed to the Karara Board in June 2016.
Zhu Changjiang
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Mr Zhu has over 20 years of experience with Ansteel Group Corporation of China. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Northeastern University of China and a master degree in Economics Management, and has held various senior maintenance positions across Ansteel Group Mining Company’s iron ore operations including as Manager - Mechanical Maintenance, Manager - Pelletizing Plant and General Manager Processing for the Gong Chang Ling Iron Ore Operation. In 2016, Mr Zhu was appointed as Deputy Director Production & Operations of Ansteel Group Mining Company. He is a Council Member of Metallurgical Mine Association of China. In June 2017, Mr Zhu was appointed to the Karara Board; he was appointed as General Manager Operations for Karara Mining in August 2017. Mr Zhu was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in October 2019.
Shi Lei
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
With a career spanning more than 30 years with Ansteel Group Mining Company, Mr Shi has extensive experience in finance and cost management for mining operations. He has held various senior positions in Ansteel Group Mining Company, including Superintendent Finance and Assistant Mine Manager for Ansteel Group Mining Company’s open pit iron ore operation, Deputy Mine Manager of Dengta limestone mine and Manager Finance for the Gong Chang Ling Iron Ore Operation.
In 2014, he was appointed as Manager of the Finance Shared Service Centre for Ansteel Group Mining Company. He is a Finance Committee member of the Metallurgical Mine Association of China. Mr Shi was appointed as the CFO of Karara Mining in January 2017.
Christopher Gerrard
Company Secretary
Christopher joined Karara in May 2010 as Company Secretary. He provides leadership for the company’s legal and regulatory affairs, ethics and compliance programs and corporate governance activities including litigation, contractual, fiscal, property and other regulatory/legislative issues. Mr Gerrard previously served as General Counsel for Austal Limited, an ASX-listed global shipbuilder. He has held various senior executive and legal roles in government service and the private sector. He graduated from the Australian National University with Honours in Law and Economics. He began his career as an Associate for Justice RJA Franki of the Federal Court of Australia and is admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Australia. He is a Certificated Member of the Governance Institute of Australia.
Gindalbie Metals Ltd (47.84%)
Gindalbie Metals Ltd is an independent ASX-listed Australian resources company based in Perth, Western Australia. Instrumental in the development phase of Karara, Gindalbie is focused on the development of other projects in its portfolio, including the Mt Gunson base metals project in South Australia. Ansteel holds a 35.89% interest in Gindalbie. Please visit Gindalbie's website for further information.
Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation (52.16%)
Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation (the Ansteel Group) is located in the Liaoning Province of Northern China and is one of the largest steelmakers and iron ore miners in the country. It produces about 40Mtpa of steel, with plans to increase production to >50Mtpa and deliver major industry rationalisation in China. Ansteel provides underpinning support for Karara, including long-term demand for the supply of high-quality ore; ongoing offtake agreement arrangements; and funding support. Please visit Ansteel's website for further information.
Board of Directors & Senior Management
Gindalbie
Ansteel
