Giovanni Funaioli

Corporate Officer/Principal at

Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy

Net worth: 2 433 $ as of 28/02/2026

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Giovanni Funaioli currently works at Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, as Member, Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits, as Member, and European Federation of Geologists, as Member.
Mr. Funaioli also formerly worked at Western Metallica Resources Corp., as Vice President-Exploration from 2022 to 2025, Medoro Resources Ltd., as Exploration Manager from 2006 to 2009, Perseus Mining Ltd., as Exploration Manager from 2012 to 2013, Gold Fields Ltd., as Technical Manager in 2006, Newcrest Mining Ltd., as Exploration Manager in 2010, Gold Mines of Sardinia Pty Ltd., as Exploration Manager from 1996 to 2000, Zancudo Metals Corp., as Strategic Project Manager from 2019 to 2021, and Royal Road Minerals Ltd., as Vice President-Exploration from 2021 to 2022.
Mr. Funaioli received his graduate degree from the University of Pisa.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
WESTERN METALLICA RESOURCES CORP. 0.4%	16/01/2025	33,333 ( 0.4% )	2 433 $	28/02/2026

Giovanni Funaioli active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides services to professionals engaged in all facets of the global resources sector	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
European Federation of Geologists European Federation of Geologists The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a not-for-profit professional organization representing nearly 45,000 geoscientists across 28 European national associations. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. EFG promotes high standards, ethical practice, and professional recognition in geology through initiatives such as the EurGeol title and the Medal of Merit award. It connects geoscience professionals, policymakers, industry, and academia to advance geoscience’s societal role in environmental protection, sustainable resource management, natural hazard mitigation, and energy transition. EFG publishes the peer-reviewed, open-access European Geologist Journal, offers newsletters, webinars, and organizes major events like Geoscience Week and the UNECE Resource Management Week. The organization operates ten panels of experts providing independent advice on topics including CO2 storage, geothermal energy, minerals, natural hazards, and soil protection, influencing EU policy and decision-making. EFG contributes to European policy initiatives such as the Green Deal, Critical Raw Materials Act, and Circular Economy Action Plan by engaging in consultations, producing position papers, and fostering dialogue between science and policymakers. Through its research projects and development unit, EFG leads and participates in numerous EU-funded and collaborative projects addressing climate adaptation, sustainable mining, geothermal energy, education, and innovative exploration technologies. It maintains international partnerships with organizations like the International Union of Geological Sciences and the Pan-European Reserves & Resources Reporting Committee, promoting cooperation, innovation, and professionalism. EFG supports career development, training, and public awareness of geosciences’ importance, offering advertising and volunteering opportunities to engage its network.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Giovanni Funaioli

Companies	Position	End
WESTERN METALLICA RESOURCES CORP.	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/05/2025
ROYAL ROAD MINERALS LIMITED	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/05/2022
Gran Colombia Gold Titiribi Corp. Gran Colombia Gold Titiribi Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores gold and silver mines	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/03/2021
PERSEUS MINING LIMITED	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/10/2013
NEWCREST MINING	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/11/2010

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Private companies	12
Medoro Resources Ltd. Medoro Resources Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for gold	Non-Energy Minerals
Perseus Mining Ltd. Perseus Mining Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as a gold production, development and exploration company	Non-Energy Minerals
Gold Fields Ltd. Gold Fields Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides gold and copper exploration and mining services	Non-Energy Minerals
Newcrest Mining Ltd. Newcrest Mining Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides gold and copper mining services	Non-Energy Minerals
University of Pisa University of Pisa Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides services to professionals engaged in all facets of the global resources sector	Commercial Services
Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits
European Federation of Geologists European Federation of Geologists The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a not-for-profit professional organization representing nearly 45,000 geoscientists across 28 European national associations. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. EFG promotes high standards, ethical practice, and professional recognition in geology through initiatives such as the EurGeol title and the Medal of Merit award. It connects geoscience professionals, policymakers, industry, and academia to advance geoscience’s societal role in environmental protection, sustainable resource management, natural hazard mitigation, and energy transition. EFG publishes the peer-reviewed, open-access European Geologist Journal, offers newsletters, webinars, and organizes major events like Geoscience Week and the UNECE Resource Management Week. The organization operates ten panels of experts providing independent advice on topics including CO2 storage, geothermal energy, minerals, natural hazards, and soil protection, influencing EU policy and decision-making. EFG contributes to European policy initiatives such as the Green Deal, Critical Raw Materials Act, and Circular Economy Action Plan by engaging in consultations, producing position papers, and fostering dialogue between science and policymakers. Through its research projects and development unit, EFG leads and participates in numerous EU-funded and collaborative projects addressing climate adaptation, sustainable mining, geothermal energy, education, and innovative exploration technologies. It maintains international partnerships with organizations like the International Union of Geological Sciences and the Pan-European Reserves & Resources Reporting Committee, promoting cooperation, innovation, and professionalism. EFG supports career development, training, and public awareness of geosciences’ importance, offering advertising and volunteering opportunities to engage its network.
Gold Mines of Sardinia Pty Ltd.
Royal Road Minerals Ltd. Royal Road Minerals Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Mines for gold and copper	Non-Energy Minerals
Gran Colombia Gold Titiribi Corp. Gran Colombia Gold Titiribi Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores gold and silver mines	Non-Energy Minerals
Western Metallica Resources Corp. Western Metallica Resources Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides mineral resource exploration and development services	Finance