Mark Soipang
Board Chairman
Mark Soipang is a founding director and Chairman. Under his leadership the Board of MRL Capital continues to diligently manage and grow the Lihirian Trust. With the exit from MRDC, Mark was reappointed to the Board of MRL Capital. He represents the Tinetalgo Clan on the Board.
Lawrence Rausim
Director & CEO
Director Lawrence Rausim, with nearly a decade at MRL Capital as Managing Director and appointed CEO since 2018, is a seasoned engineer with dual undergraduate degrees in Mineral Process and Civil Engineering. His experience spans over a decade, including roles as Nikama Clan representative on the MRLC board and various organizations on Lihir. Lawrence is a a graduate member of the Institute of Engineers Australia, and contributes to Non-Profit and Community Organisations as a Board Member. He held the position of Deputy General Manager at Anitua Mining Services Limited on Lihir Island before being appointed to lead the MRL Group in 2014.
Joseph Braun
Director
Director Joseph Braun was formally employed by Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) as a Welding Inspector (to Australian Standards) from 1980 to 1988. He was also attached with Lihir Management Company (LMC) during the early exploration in 1991 he served as the Superintendent for Trade Trainers mainly preparing Tradesman for construction in the Lihir Gold Project. He is also the Managing Director for Lakemalam Limited, a company that specialises in building and construction. He joined the MRL Board in 2012, as the Director representing the Tengawom Clan.
Jerry Morus
Director
Director Jerry Morus holds a Bachelor Degree in Tropical Agriculture from the University of Natural Resources & Environment in Kokopo, East New Britain Province; and a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Chemistry from the University of Technology in Lae, Morobe Province. He currently serves as the Managing Director for Pokchee Lodge which is located at Kunaye, Lihir, New Ireland Province. He was formerly the Manager for Lihir Sustainable Development (LSDL) from 2009-2011. He represents the Nissal Clan on the MRL Board.