RE: Panther Metals - the year of the Predator.28 Feb 2026 13:09
Mel Sanderson
Critical Minerals, Indigenous Relations, Government Advisor North America.
Professional Experience:
President, MECA Consulting LLC (6/2020 β Present): Specializes in government and public relations with an emphasis on ESG, DEI, and diplomatic relations for resource sector companies.
Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, Thunderbird School of Global Management (05/2021 β Present): Educates future leaders about international organizations including the United Nations, African Union, and World Bank.
Partner, Africa-US Business Opportunities (8/2020-Present): Identifies and assesses investment projects in Africa, fostering mutual prosperity.
President, North America, American Rare Earths Limited (01/2023 β 10/2023): Oversaw investor relations, business transformation, and development.
Freeport McMoRan Inc (5/2010 β 6/2020): Led international affairs, merging public and government relations with sustainable development.
Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold, Inc (9/2006 β 5/2010): Served as Vice President for Africa, establishing the government relations office in Kinshasa, DRC.
US Foreign Service (1985-2006): Held various roles, focusing on counterterrorism, WMDs, trade negotiations, and more across diverse global postings.