Currently, Richard Anthony Crookes occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman of Black Rock Mining Ltd., Non-Executive Chairman for Vital Metals Ltd. and Executive Director & Director-Finance at Lithium Power International Ltd. Mr. Crookes is also on the board of West Cumbria Mining Ltd. and West Cumbria Mining (Holdings) Ltd. and Member of Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, Member of Australian Institute of Co. Directors and Managing Partner at Lionhead Resources Advisors Ltd.

In his past career Mr. Crookes held the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Highfield Resources Ltd., Investment Director at EMR Capital Pty Ltd., Chief Geologist & Mining Manager at Ernest Henry Mining Pty Ltd. and Executive Director-Metals Energy Capital at Macquarie Bank Ltd.

Richard Anthony Crookes received an undergraduate degree from the University of Plymouth.