Mr Parsons has over 20 years’ experience in the mining industry with a proven track record of mineral discoveries, international investor relations and creating shareholder wealth. Mr Parsons has extensive experience in copper and precious metal projects, including in Africa.

Mr Parsons is currently Managing Director of FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX: FFM | TSX: FFM) and previously served as founding Managing Director of ASX200 Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX: BGL) leading the business through discovery, funding, development and construction of the 3 million oz Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia. 

Prior to that Mr Parsons was the founding Managing Director of Gryphon Minerals Ltd, which discovered a large multi-million ounce gold project in Burkina Faso, West Africa and grew to be an ASX200 company prior to its takeover by a significant North American gold company.