Richard Kim

Vice President, Operations

Rick joined First Bauxite in December 2024 and brings over twenty years of experience in the mining and minerals sector.  He has managed surface and underground operations from technical studies, through construction, and into operations for both private and publicly traded companies.  He is responsible for all mining and processing activities, including health and safety, environmental compliance, and site management.  Prior to joining the company, Rick held multiple engineering and operations management positions including General Manager for Morton Salt, Inc., Chief Operating Officer at Paringa Resources LTD, and Mine Superintendent for Arch Resources from which he brings extensive mining experience and a strong track record of optimizing productivity and profitability.  Rick holds an Executive MBA from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor of Science in Mining and Minerals Engineering from Virginia Tech, and he is a Registered Professional Engineer in several jurisdictions.

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