Latest Boardroom Shifts News

Surefire Resources NL acknowledged a week-long delay in announcing CEO Dr Andrew Whitehead's resignation, citing transition uncertainties and promising tighter disclosure controls.

Lithium Plus Minerals has appointed mining veteran Andrew Haythorpe as CEO, aiming to accelerate development of its flagship Lei Lithium Project. The move signals a strategic shift as Executive Chairman Dr Bin Guo steps back from daily operations.

Clara Resources has appointed Duncan Gordon as Executive Director, signalling a strategic pivot to accelerate exploration at its Mareeba Gold Project in North Queensland. Former Managing Director Peter Westerhuis steps down but remains as a consultant.

Canyon Resources advances its Minim Martap Bauxite Project with trial mining underway and first ore shipment set for Q3 2026, while navigating executive departures and solidifying funding.

Vinyl Group has completed its $10.5 million acquisition of Val Morgan Digital, boosting its digital media revenue by 73% and audience reach to rival Australia's largest media players. The deal also brings HOYTS CEO Damian Keogh onto Vinyl’s board, signalling a strategic pivot towards integrated media offerings.

Pure Resources has appointed Rocco Tassone as interim CEO for six months, tasking him with steering the company through a leadership transition and advancing its Garnet Hills Project and thermal management technologies.

Fonterra has appointed Richard Allen as its new CEO starting 1 May 2026, marking a leadership transition aimed at sustaining strategic momentum and financial discipline. Allen’s deep roots in the cooperative and global experience position him to guide Fonterra’s next chapter.

Elanor Investors Group posted a net loss after tax of $13.8 million for the half year ended 31 December 2025, with no interim distribution declared. The group is progressing a strategic recapitalisation with Rockworth Capital Partners to strengthen its balance sheet amid ongoing financial challenges and material uncertainty about its ability to continue as a going concern.

Select Harvests Limited has announced the resignation of CEO and Managing Director David Surveyor, who led the company through a significant operational transformation and financial recovery from a loss in FY23 to a $31.8 million profit in FY25. Surveyor will remain for a six-month transition period while the company searches for his successor.

Zinc of Ireland NL (ASX: ZMI) has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dutch metals technology company Meclex, integrating proprietary hydrometallurgical processes ARGO and VOLTA with its Kildare Zinc project. The company also announced a $5.5 million placement to support exploration and technology development alongside new board appointments.

Wide Open Agriculture Ltd (ASX: WOA) has received a A$1,686,579 R&D tax rebate for the 2024-25 financial year, reflecting its significant innovation efforts in lupin protein development across Australia and Germany. The rebate will support the company’s commercialisation and growth initiatives.

TerraCom Limited announces the resignation of Managing Director Danny McCarthy effective 30 April 2026, with Chris Bourke appointed as interim CEO. McCarthy will support the transition until September 2026, while the Board confirms no changes to operational or strategic priorities.