The Association and its strategic affairs are governed by the AMEC Council consisting of 16 industry leaders elected from our membership. Council elections are held annually and Councillors are drawn from all facets of the mineral exploration and mining industry around Australia.

Jim Beyer

AMEC President

Mr Beyer is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Regis Resources, an ASX listed gold producer with assets across Australia.

He has a broad range of strategic, operating and start-up experience spanning 30 years across a number of commodities including gold, copper, uranium, lead, zinc and iron ore.

Prior to joining Regis, Mr Beyer held the position of Chief Executive Officer at ASX listed WA iron ore producer and explorer, Mt Gibson Iron Limited, for seven years.

He graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Engineering, Mining, and a few years later completed a Master of Geoscience in Mineral Economics at Macquarie University.

Mr Beyer has served as a member of AMEC’s Executive Council for over six years, the last four years as Vice President before being elected to the role of President in 2022.

Bruce Fulton

AMEC Vice President

Sharon Goddard

AMEC Vice President

Joanne Palmer

AMEC Treasurer

Shannon McMahon

Councillor

Campbell Baird

Councillor

Darren Walker

Councillor

Steve Jukes

Councillor

Kristy Sell

Councillor

Keren Paterson

Councillor

Vincent Algar

Councillor

Matt Briggs

Councillor

Josh Thurlow

Councillor

Rob Bills

Councillor

Chris Cairns

Councillor

Nicole Galloway

Warland Councillor