Dr. Colthurst has 30 years experience working as a geologist in Ireland. He is familiar with all aspects of Irish geology and geomorphology and has worked in every county in Ireland. During the 1990’s he ran an exploration programme in the East Clare area for Central Mining Finance (a subsidiary of Charter plc.). He now runs the exploration programme for Belmore Resources in the same area.

He is a certified European Geologist, a Professional Geologist and Founder Member of The Institute of Geologists of Ireland. He is also a member of The Irish Association for Economic Geology (IAEG) and a member of The Mining Heritage Trust of Ireland. He has served as the nominee of the Irish Association for Economic Geology on the Royal Irish Academy’s National Committee for Geology.

John is retained as a consultant to Belmore Resources.