Rick Squire

Portfolio Manager (Resources & Energy)

2016 - Current

Responsible for the identification and management of investments in the Materials (resources) and Energy sectors. Use broad knowledge and expertise in the resources and energy industries to review investment opportunities with junior and mid-cap companies in both private and public markets.

Director - Mining Finance & Investment

2014 - 2016

Responsible for the origination and technical review of debt- and equity-funding opportunities with junior and mid-cap mining companies. Assessed a variety of projects, ranging from precious and base metals to uranium and iron ore. Undertook detailed technical reviews of mining projects and operations. Travelled regularly, both nationally and internationally, to meet clients and undertake reviews. Used results of technical reviews to refine financial models and develop funding solutions that were acceptable to both TrailStone and the client.

Origination and Technical Manager

2014 - 2014

Initial contract position prior to going full time as Director - Mining Finance & Investment.

Director – Global Markets (Mining Finance)

2013 - 2014

Reported to the Managing Director for Global Markets in Australia. Identified funding opportunities with junior and mid-cap mining companies in a variety of commodities ranging from precious and base metals to coal uranium and iron ore. Managed detailed technical reviews of mining operations. Travelled nationally and internationally to meet clients and undertake reviews. Used the results of technical reviews to refine financial models and develop funding solutions that were acceptable to both the bank and the client.

Contract Technical Specialist

2011 - 2013

Initial contract position with similar responsibilites and role to full-time position, but reporting to the Managing Director for Commodities (Mining Finance) in London.

Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow

2005 - 2011

A research-only position (i.e., no lecturing or administrative commitments) funded by mining companies and government grants. Sponsors included Gold Fields, Barrick and Silver Lake Resources. Investigated the geological architecture and evolution of a variety of Archean gold and base-metal deposits in an effort to improve success rates for the discovery of new mines. Used a multi-disciplinary approach to understand a range of controls on metal enrichment. Regularly visited mining operations and engaged with mining staff.

Research Fellow

2002 - 2005

Contract Geologist

2001 - 2002

Exploration geologist

1994 - 1998

Geologist

1993 - 1994