Chris Cairns is the Managing Director and Executive Chairman of Stavely Minerals Limited, a position he has held since 2006. With a career spanning several high-profile roles in the mining industry, Cairns has a strong background in geology and exploration. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Economic Geology from the University of Canberra.His professional experience includes significant roles with major companies such as BHP Minerals, where he worked as an Exploration Geologist in Queensland and the Philippines, and Aurora Gold, where he served as Exploration Manager at the Mt Muro Gold Mine in Borneo.