Our history

D.J. Carmichael dates back to 1896, a time of strong investment interest in Western Australia associated with one of the world's major gold discoveries, the so-called Golden Mile at Kalgoorlie – east of Perth.
Donald J. Carmichael, of Scottish origin, emigrated to Western Australia from Dunedin in New Zealand and in 1896 established his firm in Kalgoorlie. He also acted as the representative of S.C. Ward & Co the leading Adelaide stockbroker of the era.


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The DJ Carmichael Research Team

Paul Adams Head of Research Paul Adams
Head Of Research
Paul joined DJ Carmichael in 2006 as a Resource Analyst. Paul has an honours degree in Geology, is a member of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and has 16 years experience in the mining industry in exploration, open pit, undergound and operational roles, both in Australia and overseas. Before joining the company, he was Chief Geologist and Evaluations Manager at Placer Dome's Granny Smith mine. Paul has a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.


James Wilson - Resource Analyst James Wilson
Resource Analyst
James joined DJ Carmichael in 2006 as a Resource Analyst. He is a Geologist with 14 years experience in the mining sector, having worked in both underground and open pit feasibility and exploration roles in Australia, West Africa and China. Before joining DJ Carmichael, James was Chief Geologist at Afcan Mining Corporation's Tanjianshan Gold Project in China. James is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and has completed the Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment through the Financial Services Institute of Australia.


Chris Chong - Industrial Analyst Chris Chong
Institutional Analyst
Chris is an Institutional Analyst for DJ Carmichael. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at the Australian Securities Exchange as an Adviser in the Issuers division, then as an Analyst in the Structured Products team. Chris holds a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Finance and Business Economics) from the University of New South Wales. Chris has also completed the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment at the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.


Full Service Stockbroking

Full service means access to all international markets, our highly specialised research team and personalised serviced from administration team

Corporate Finance & Advice
With a long track record of bringing emerging companies to market, Carmichael Corporate delivers quality IPO and placement stock to our clients, with a track record second to none.

Wealth Management
The Strategic Asset Management service enables your Investment Adviser to work closely with you whilst managing your investment portfolio.

International Markets Trading
DJC have strong international broking connections. Primarily these are through one of our major shareholders in WH Ireland Plc.