Latest Mining Leadership News

EMC Gold appoints Agne Ahlenius as CEO, reinforcing its strategic pivot to Spain with leadership focused on advancing the Salave Gold Project’s permitting and stakeholder engagement.

Andean Silver has promoted Matthew Allen to Managing Director, cementing his leadership as the company pushes its Cerro Bayo silver-gold project closer to production.

Axel REE has appointed Dr Patience Mpofu as Managing Director, positioning the company to advance its rare earths portfolio from exploration into commercial development with planned in-situ recovery trials.

Aurum Resources has unveiled a robust Pre-Feasibility Study for its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, declaring a maiden Probable Ore Reserve of 1.21 million ounces and targeting first gold production in early 2028.

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.