Meet our seasoned team of mining experts


AURORA: Where mining brilliance meets funding expertise

Our team of experts collectively have over 50 years of experience in the natural resources sector, having worked with major mining companies, investment banks, trading houses and private equity funds on all stages of projects, from exploration and development to operations and closure. Aurora is truly global with experience in almost every major mining jurisdiction.

Martin Bourdais

Mining Engineering, Project Financing, Strategy and Commodity Trading Expertise

  • MSc Engineering Geology, MSc Mining Geology, MSc Metals & Energy Finance
  • Worked on projects mostly in Europe and Africa, including Jadar and Simandou

Abdoul Diallo

Strategy, Business Development and Asset Development Expertise

  • BA in Business Economics
  • Worked on mine acquisitions and mining projects development in West Africa, USA, DRC and Kazakhstan

Christopher Link

Project Financing, Restructuring and Corporate Strategy Expertise

  • BA in Economics and MSc in Economics
  • Worked on projects mainly Africa, North and South America including Simandou, Jadar and Escondida

Mark McDonald

Mining Operations, Capital Allocation, Mining Finance and Restructuring Expertise

  • BBA in International Finance
  • Worked on projects globally, including Diavik, Oyu Tolgoi, Rincon and IOC