CORPORATE PROFILE
Driven by precision.
Anchored by heritage.
THE FOUNDATION
Our Company
FOUNDING DIRECTORS
Eva Stewart & Jason Chong
Established 2023 • Western Australia
Orelian Resources was founded in 2023 by Eva Stewart and Jason Chong. Created to deliver world-class solutions in mineral exploration and mining operations, Orelian is a proud, wholly owned Western Australian company built on technical precision and executive excellence.
Whilst Orelian is a young entity, our management team holds a deep, proven track record across resource-rich regions through associated entities and previous organisations. We bring decades of collective field experience and commercial insight directly to our portfolio assets.
"Our integrated operations provide end-to-end solutions, ensuring seamless project delivery across all stages of the resource lifecycle."
We actively offer innovative and sustainable practices that tightly prioritize operational efficiency, uncompromised safety, and rigid environmental stewardship.
Eva Stewart
EXECUTIVE CHAIR
"Driving Aboriginal opportunity, sustainable innovation, and operational development across the Pilbara."
Eva Stewart is a proud Pinikura woman and member of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) group. Growing up in the industry, Eva brings a deep passion for Aboriginal development and sustainability in the mining sector.
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Holds several key directorships, including Co-Founder and Director of Orelian Resources.
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Managing Director of Australian Indigenous Group since 2018.
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Management portfolio spans heavy diesel maintenance, freight, and mining equipment hire.
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Deeply committed to creating opportunities for women in the industry through empowerment and networking.
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Graduate of the General Manager Program from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Dave Harrison
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ASSET MANAGER
"Optimizing massive equipment fleets and delivering large-scale mining projects for over 24 years."
Dave brings specialized experience in the civil and mining industries across iron ore, gold, and associated minerals. His career includes senior management roles with major OEMs like Caterpillar and Komatsu.
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Extensive background with global mining equipment rental firms in Australia and worldwide.
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Successfully overseen the delivery of large-scale mining projects, directing equipment and maintenance teams.
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Strategic approach to Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) ensures optimal fleet utilization.
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Leverages keen understanding of market dynamics to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver unparalleled service.
Jason Chong
MANAGING DIRECTOR
"Nearly two decades of expertise spanning mineral exploration, civil earthworks, and rigorous project valuation."
Jason is a highly experienced professional whose extensive background encompasses complex tendering, operational execution, and site rehabilitation across a broad range of mining activities.
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Serves as Managing Director of Orelian Resources and Director of Australian Indigenous Group.
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Holds directorships in multiple joint ventures and manages private companies servicing the heavy haulage sectors.
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Holds a BSc (Biochemistry) from the University of Western Australia.
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Holds a Master of Accounting from Curtin University and is completing an MBA at UNSW.
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Member of the MAusIMM, a Fellow of the FAIM, and a Member of the MAICD.
Alex Duncan-Kemp
MINING AND TECHNICAL MANAGER
"35+ years of operational excellence in base metal, iron ore, and gold mine development."
Alex is an expert mining engineer with an extensive operational history that includes public infrastructure construction and senior management roles across the Pilbara, Kimberley, and the Yilgarn.
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Commodity expertise spans haematitic and magnetite ores, nickel, phosphate, and copper operations.
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Has held pivotal roles in project tendering for large-scale civil and mining contractors.
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Holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Mining Engineering) from Curtin University’s Kalgoorlie School of Mines.
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Possesses a Western Australian First Class Mine Managers’ Certificate of Competency.
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Active Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM).
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Our Leadership
Our leadership team brings deep experience across exploration, mine development and capital markets. Collectively, they have been instrumental in several success stories and major discoveries across Australia. Orelian Resources benefits from this track record of value creation, technical insight and corporate governance.
Our Saftey
NON-NEGOTIABLE
We adhere to the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring a zero-harm workplace culture. Our processes are aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications, demonstrating our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and occupational health and safety.
We pride ourselves on providing up-to-date training and internal development. Orelian currently partners with elite Registered Training Organisations to foster and upskill our personnel.
Our Mission
To provide the most cost-effective and efficient service to our clients. As part of this mandate, Orelian will continue to provide support and tangible opportunities to the local communities in which we operate.
We operate strictly in a manner that minimizes the impact of our activities on the natural environment.
OUR MANDATE
Unlocking Opportunities
PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY
Building a sustainable future, together.
Orelian Resources is proud to partner with Australian Indigenous Group (AIG), a highly respected Indigenous-owned civil earthworks and mining services company. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to responsible exploration, sustainable operations, and meaningful Indigenous participation.
AIG brings proven expertise across civil mining earthworks, strong safety culture, and extensive experience in remote environments, making them an ideal partner as Orelian advances its exploration activities.
Beyond technical capability, AIG plays a vital role in generating employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal people across Western Australia.
WAALITJ GROUP
AIG PARTNERS
MUNJINA
THE TALENT MAGNET
Build your future while building a better industry.
At Orelian, we believe our people are the foundation of every success. From exploration geologists to project managers, engineers to field support teams, we are united by a commitment to innovation, absolute safety, and profound respect for Country.