Robert Friedland

Robert Friedland has served as our Executive Chairman since November 2022, having previously been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Friedland has over 25 years of experience and has been recognized by leaders of the international financial sector and mineral resource industries as an entrepreneurial explorer, technology innovator, and company builder. Mr. Friedland’s experience is extensive.

Mr. Friedland has been the Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Ivanhoe Capital Corporation (“Ivanhoe Capital”) since July 1988, the executive Co-Chairman since September 2018 (previously the Executive Chairman from May 2012 until September 2018) of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. and the Co-Chair Director of SK Global Entertainment, Inc. from February 2017 to December 2021. Under Mr. Friedland’s tenure, Ivanhoe Capital has invested in a diverse portfolio of businesses. Additionally, Mr. Friedland has been the Chief Executive Officer of HPX since December 2015. HPX is 85% owner of the Nimba high-grade iron Ore deposit in Guinea.