Andrew Cole

Andrew Cole is currently the Non-Executive Chairman at Avanco Resources Pty Ltd. He is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Co. Directors, CPA Australia Ltd., Finance & Treasury Association, and the South Australian Chamber of Mines & Energy, Inc. Previously, Mr. Cole served as the Chief Executive Officer of Chinalco Rio Tinto Exploration Co., Ltd. He was also the Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of OZ Minerals Pty Ltd. from 2014 to 2023.
Additionally, he held positions such as Chairman at Richards Bay Minerals (Pty) Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Toro Energy Ltd., Group Treasurer at Pasminco Ltd. and Zinifex Ltd., General Manager-Clermont Region Operations at Rio Tinto Exploration Pty Ltd., Treasurer at ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd., Chief Operating Officer at Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium Ltd., Treasurer at Exxonmobil New Zealand Ltd., and Chief Operating Officer at Rio Tinto Fer et Titane, Inc.Mr. Cole holds an MBA from the University of Melbourne and an undergraduate degree from The Australian National University.