Latest Executive Leadership News

Perenti Limited has appointed Dr Vanessa Torres as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Norwell. With over 25 years of global mining leadership experience, Torres is set to lead Perenti into its next chapter of growth and diversification.

Cavalier Resources has signed non-binding term sheets for a combined US$13 million gold prepayment and A$5 million gold loan to fund the Stage 1 development of its Crawford Gold Project, significantly improving project economics and financial flexibility amid softening gold prices.

Alligator Energy has appointed Dr Andrea Marsland-Smith as Managing Director in addition to her CEO role, while preparing for the retirement of veteran Non-Executive Director Peter McIntyre following a key project milestone.

Lodestar Minerals has verified xenotime as the dominant heavy rare earth mineral at its Virgin Mountain project in Arizona, highlighting critical elements essential for US defence and clean energy. The discovery positions the project as a strategic domestic source of scarce heavy rare earths.

Woodside Energy has appointed Elizabeth Westcott as its new CEO and Managing Director, confirming leadership continuity amid key growth projects. Westcott’s extensive industry experience and performance-linked incentives underscore Woodside’s focus on sustainable value creation.

Energy World Corporation appoints Alan Jowell as Executive Chairman to spearhead its strategic review and project development, while exploring asset sales alongside its flagship Pagbilao LNG and Power Project.

Ovanti Limited has terminated its SPAC transaction with Miluna Acquisition Corp, shifting focus to alternative NASDAQ listing opportunities better aligned with its U.S. expansion strategy. The company is strengthening leadership and accelerating its U.S. growth plans.

The Lottery Corporation is reshaping its executive team and operating model to sharpen focus on digital expansion and local market growth, effective July 2026.

Lion Rock Minerals announces a leadership transition as CEO Casper Adson steps into a technical advisory role, with the Board seeking a new CEO to strengthen on-ground presence and accelerate exploration at the Minta Project in Cameroon.

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited reported a $2.58 million loss for the half-year ended December 2025, marking a strategic pivot with the acquisition of Terrajoule Pty Ltd and exclusive rights to innovative remediation technology.

Racura Oncology reported a $4.1 million loss for H1 FY26, reflecting heavy investment in clinical trials and intellectual property. The company also boosted cash reserves through capital raises and rebranded from Race Oncology.

Spenda Limited reported a significant reduction in its half-year net loss to $6 million, alongside a doubling of payment transaction volumes, as it restructures leadership and refocuses its core software and payments products.