The highly experienced technical and financial team, has overseen 60+ mine builds and over US$200bn of mining sector transactions, and works in a close and collaborative manner with management teams to deliver optimal results

Jos brings a wealth of mining experience to the Appian team, having been involved in projects ranging from grassroots exploration to bulk sampling and feasibility studies across various commodities in a wide range of geological environments. Prior to joining Appian, Jos was retained as a geologist to the global mining major Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, carrying out project generation on the African continent for base metals, precious metals and precious stones from 2005 until 2009. Prior to working with Vale do Rio Doce, Jos spent 28 years with Rio Tinto Exploration, including eight years as General Manager of Exploration in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland. Jos has also served as a director on the boards of a number of Rio Tinto exploration companies operating in Southern Africa. Jos is a fellow member of the Geological Society of South Africa and holds a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Stellenbosch.

Jos is a Senior Operating Partner of Appian and is also a member of the Investment Committee. He is based in Johannesburg and is responsible for analysing opportunities predominantly from a technical and geological perspective.

Jos and Michael have known each other and worked together since 2006.