MarketOpen Podcast Episode 119 - Perpetual Resources

Joining the podcast today is Allan Stephens, the Exploration Manager at Perpetual Resources Perpetual Resources (ASX: PEC) is an ASX listed company pursuing exploration and development opportunities within the critical mineral sector.​Perpetual is active in exploring for lithium and other critical minerals in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil, where it has secured approximately 120km2 of highly prospective lithium exploration permits, within the pre-eminent lithium (spodumene) bearing region that has become known as Brazil’s “Lithium Valley".Allan brings over 9 years of extensive experience in the mining and exploration sector as a seasoned geologist. His career spans pivotal roles at leading mining entities such as BHP Group Limited, AngloGold Ashanti, and Northern Star Resources.In his recent tenure as the Western Australian Team Leader and Senior Consultant Geologist at MEC Mining, a leading geological consulting firm, Allan spearheaded exploration initiatives encompassing a diverse spectrum of commodities and deposit styles across Australia and West Africa.Experienced in grassroots lithium exploration projects within the Pilbara and Yilgarn regions, Allan has crafted and executed numerous successful exploration strategies for domestic and international mining firms. His profound insights have been instrumental in advancing exploration efforts, contributing significantly to the industry's growth.Allan holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Geology from the University of Western Australia. Additionally, he possesses a professional certificate in Environment, Sustainability, and Governance from AusIMM, underlining his commitment to industry best practices. Actively engaged in professional associations, Allan is a valued member of both AusIMM and the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).