Management Team

Jasper joined RCF in 2004. Prior to joining, Jasper worked in Germany, Finland, Chile and Australia in a number of open pit and underground mining operations. Jasper manages a RCF investment team with responsibility for managing investments made by RCF in the United States of America and Canada.

First Bauxite CEO Ralf Schoenfelder has a strong track record of success and extensive experience in international industrial materials, mining, and minerals as well as over 25 years of managing and scaling companies and business units of various sizes across the globe. Ralf brings a wealth of leadership and strategic experience to First Bauxite. His industry knowledge and proven ability to drive results will be instrumental in steering the business at this pivotal point in its history. Throughout his career Ralf has been actively involved in various Mergers and Acquisitions and has held executive positions in Europe, South America, Asia, South Africa, and Australia.

Mr. Semple is a C-suite executive and board member with 35 years of broad global operating experience involved in numerous start-ups, mergers and growth scenarios in leadership roles in industry, and as Global Lead of the Mining Consulting practice at PwC. He joined RCF in 2021, having led the successful turnaround of TMAC Resources as a Director and EVP Operations, and is responsible for technical due diligence on new investments and provides support to PE portfolio company boards and management teams and their operations.