Latest Mining Leadership News

Northern Star Resources is preparing for a leadership change as Managing Director Stuart Tonkin announces his intention to step down in the first quarter of FY27 after 13 years at the helm. The Board has initiated a global search to find his successor.

Variscan Mines (ASX:VAR) has secured $690,000 in the first tranche of a $5 million placement, issuing 174 million shares at $0.004 each to new sophisticated investors. The capital raise supports ongoing development at the Novales-Udias zinc-lead project in Spain, which recently reported a JORC resource.

Ausgold Limited has promoted Ben Stockdale from CFO to CEO and appointed Reece Olney as GM Operations, reinforcing its leadership as the Katanning Gold Project approaches a final investment decision.

Kingsrose Mining has appointed Andrew Caruso as its new CEO, bringing over three decades of mining leadership experience to drive its Scandinavian projects and acquisition strategy. His remuneration package includes a base salary of CND$400,000 plus performance-linked incentives tied to share price milestones.

Carnavale Resources has appointed Humphrey Hale as Managing Director, entrusting him to lead the Kookynie Gold Project into production as the company nears completion of its bankable feasibility study.

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.

Perenti Limited has secured a 12-month extension of its underground mining services contract with Regis Resources at the Duketon Operations, increasing contract value by approximately A$180 million and extending the term to at least March 2029 without additional capital requirements.

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.

Patriot Resources has appointed Dominic Duggan as Managing Director and CEO, signalling a strategic push to advance its global mining projects. Duggan’s blend of technical and financial expertise is expected to steer the company through its critical development stage.

Kaiser Reef Limited has renewed Managing Director Brad Valiukas’ contract, reinforcing leadership continuity as the company targets strong production at Henty and growth at Maldon.

Kalamazoo Resources has appointed mining veteran Andrew McDougall as CEO to lead its flagship Ashburton Gold Project through critical feasibility stages and drive broader portfolio growth.

Xpedra Resources has appointed mining veteran Scott Funston as Managing Director, aligning leadership with the launch of its maiden drilling program at the promising Springfield Gold Deposit in NSW.