Mr Johnston has more than 30 years’ industry experience within the Australian mining industry across executive, managerial and technical roles in a range of commodities including gold, base metals and uranium.  He has been employed by the Alliance since 2003 in varying capacities including as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to joining Alliance Mr Johnston was Managing Director of Exco Resources NL from 1998 to 2001, General Manager and Managing Director of Croesus Mining NL from 1993 to 1998 and from 1981 to 1993 served in a range of exploration and production roles with Metals Exploration Limited, Mt Percy Gold Mine (North Kalgurli Mines Limited), Wiluna Gold Mines Limited (Barrack Mine Management/Asarco JV) and Metana Minerals NL for commodities including gold, nickel, tin and copper.  Mr Johnston holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Geology), is a Corporate Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Society of Economic Geologists Incorporated.