Advisors
Brett Richards
Advisor
Brett is a seasoned chief executive with 40 years of experience in private and public metals and mining businesses across the spectrum of microcap to large cap, multi-asset mining operations.
Brett brings a strong and proven track record of success, including major investment returns and strategic exits for shareholders at Katanga Mining, Avocet plc, and Pasofino Gold. Current major holdings in Gold X2 (formerly Goldshore Resources), Midnight Sun Mining, and Stratex Resources are still incubating, each currently over 10X in accumulated value.
Focused in Africa for the past 20+ years, his experience ranges from greenfield/brownfield exploration, project development, project construction, operational management and strategic business development. Brett has built 3 mines in his career and completed a successful rehabilitation and transformation on 2 others – as well as holding senior executive positions in large majors from 1985-2005, such as Co-Steel Inc. and Kinross Gold Corporation.
Currently managing Richards Enterprises Inc., a Bahamas based single family office with strategic investments in mining and metals; post consumer goods recycling into new consumer goods; real estate; and a cryptocurrency trading platform.
Michael Kott
Advisor
Michael Kott, Founder and Managing Director of CM-Equity AG – a globally investing single family office based in Munich, Germany. He worked in the international capital markets, running numerous public and private equity transactions, financings and multiple cross-border activities.
With decades of experience in regulated financial markets, Michael is committed to transparency and strong corporate governance. Throughout his career, he has focused on identifying and supporting entrepreneurs driving global megatrends.
He specializes in early-stage investments, backing passionate and committed teams in industries such as metals, mining, longevity, quantum computing, technology, space exploration, and ESG impact investing.
While industry-agnostic, his investment strategy prioritizes opportunities with highly attractive risk-reward profiles, ensuring long-term, sustainable value creation for his family, co-investors, and stakeholders. His “CAN DO” attitude, combined with his global network of investors and entrepreneurs, makes him a valuable addition to Zodiac Gold‘s Advisory Board.