Steven Poulton graduated with an honors degree from the University of Southampton in Geology. He then completed a master's degree at Camborne School of Mines in Mining Geology. Steven is a non executive director of AIM and TSX-V listed Mano River Resources and its diamond subsidiary Stellar Diamonds, having previously worked as Operations Manager and VP Corporate Development. Steven is a non executive director and founder of African Aura Resources and the Chief Executive and founder of Altus Strategies Ltd. Previously Steven was a co-founder and former CEO of Ariana Resources. He has a track record in the exploration sector in raising early stage venture capital, negotiating corporate transactions and building strong management teams.

Steven is a fellow of the Geological Society, a member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and a member of the UK Association of Mining Analysts.