We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more Got it! MENU Management The senior management of Shanta Mining Company Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Shanta Gold Limited) brings a wide range of technical, operational, management and social development skills. The Company believes its key to success is a management team with extensive past experience, a proven track record in gold exploration, development and production, coupled with strong leadership. Romani Urasa CHAIRMAN, SHANTA MINING COMPANY LIMITED Romani is a Tanzanian national with over 40 years of international and in country business experience. Prior to joining Shanta in 2006, Romani spent over 25 years with the United Nations based in Geneva where his responsibility included eastern Africa. Romani is Chairman of Shanta Gold's only operating company – Shanta Mining Company Limited (SMCL). Eric Zurrin CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR Eric Zurrin has 20 years’ experience in mining and investment banking including previous roles with UBS Investment Bank and BMO Capital Markets. Eric has worked and lived in North America, the UK, Asia and Africa and held senior positions in advisory, private equity and operational roles. Eric is a Canadian national and completed his Bachelor of Commerce Hons. (Accounting) in Canada. Luke Leslie CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND HEAD OF CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT, DIRECTOR Luke began his career as a Management Consultant with Accenture and was a member of the UBS Investment Bank’s Corporate Finance team in London. Luke is a Director of Nova Royalty Corporation and previously served as Chairman of Kincora Copper and as a Director of REBGold Corporation. He graduated from Edinburgh University and holds an MA (hons) in Business Studies and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program. Honest Mrema TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Honest Mrema is a mining engineer with over 25 years’ experience in open pit and underground operations. Honest has held senior management and technical roles with Endeavour Mining (Mali), Resolute Mining (Mali), Pan Australian Resources (Laos – SE Asia), Barrick Gold (Tanzania), Placer Dome (Tanzania) and Anglo American (Tanzania). Honest has an honors BSc degree in Mining Engineering from University of Zambia, School of Mines, is a member of Tanzania Engineers Registration Board and Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Philbert Rweyemamu GENERAL MANAGER, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF SMCL Philbert Rweyemamu is a Tanzanian national with 40 years of mining industry knowledge gained in Tanzania, South Africa and Botswana in gold and diamond operations including running and closing mines, fostering community and government relations as well as developing coexistence between Artisanal and Small-scale Miners and Mine operators. Philbert holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining from Camborne School of Mines and Master of Science (Mining Engineering- Geomechanics) from University of Exeter, England. Philbert is Chairman of the Tanzania Chamber of Mines ("TCM"). Dr Menrad Kambewe SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Dr Kambewe is a Tanzanian national and a trained medical doctor. He has studied in Tanzania, South Africa and also Australia completing his Masters in Science in Occupational Health & Safety at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Dr Kambewe has worked in Tanzania since 1996 as a medical doctor for various companies and agencies including International SOS and African Barrick Gold as Superintendent in Occupational Health & Safety. Dr Kambewe currently leads the role of Group Sustainability, Occupational Health and Community Relations Manager for the New Luika Gold Mine. Calvin Mlingi HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Calvin Mlingi is a Tanzanian national, trained lawyer and Human Resources professional with 10 years’ experience across a range of sectors including commodity trading, energy and mining. Prior to joining Shanta Mining, Calvin held roles with Pivotech Co.ltd and Export Trading Group. Calvin has an LL.B honours degree from the University of Dar es Salaam School of Law and is also a board member of the Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE). DOWNLOADS Presentations 2016 Annual Report Latest News All News Subscribe for News Submit Corporate About Us Board of Directors Management Corporate Governance History Operations Overview New Luika Gold Mine Singida Exploration Reserves & Resources Tanzania Investors Overview Presentations Stock & Share Information Financial Reports Events Calendar Analyst Coverage AIM Rule 26 Sustainability Our People Health & Safety Community Environment News & Media News Media Contact Contact Details Request for Information Advisers & Consultants Designed & Powered by BLENDER © Copyright 2017 Shanta Gold