Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, including new board appointments at Lynas Rare Earths and 29Metals.
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Lynas Rare Earths has appointed John Beevers to its board as a non-executive director.
Beevers brings with him three decades of experience in the resources, mining services and chemical industries, where he has international experience in mining operations and leadership. This includes serving as chief executive officer of Orica Mining Services.
Beevers is also a non-executive director of Orica and emerging graphite company Syrah Resources.
“We are delighted to welcome John Beevers to the Lynas board,” Lynas chairman Kathleen Conlon said.
“John’s deep expertise in the mining and chemical industries, and experience of living and working in both Australia and overseas markets, will be of great value to Lynas as we continue our Australian and international expansion.”
Beevers will commence on the Lynas board on May 1 and is expected to put his name forward for director at the annual general meeting in November this year.
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29Metals has appointed Tamara Brown and Francis ‘Creagh’ O’Connor to its board.
Both Brown and O’Connor will seek election by the company’s shareholders at its 2023 annual general meeting (AGM) on June 1.
If voted in, Brown will assume the role of independent non-executive director, and serve as an additional member of the audit, governance and risk committee.
With more than 25 years’ experience in the finance and mining sectors, Brown is currently a partner of Oberon Capital Corporation, a boutique Canadian energy and resources investment banking firm.
She was previously interim chief executive officer of TSX-listed Superior Gold, and has worked for the likes of Newcrest Mining and Primero in the past.
O’Connor will act as the second EMR Capital nominee director, under the terms of the relationship deed between 29Metals and the EMR Capital investors, where EMR holds a 45 per cent interest in 29Metals. He will also replace Hegarty as a member of the remuneration and nominations committee.
“We are delighted to be joined by two high-calibre directors,” Hegarty said.
“In addition to considerable commercial and mining sector experience, Tamara and Creagh will bring a fresh perspective to the board as we navigate current shorter-term challenges and ensure that 29Metals remains positioned to capitalise on our opportunities.”
Yari Minerals (YAR) has appointed Anthony Italiano as its new managing director.
Brad Marwood will remain as chair of the company, but in a non-executive capacity.
“Following the completion of the divestment of the Plomosas mine, Mexico to Impact Silver Corp. the company is focused on its exploration for lithium at its Pilbara projects, (where) a different set of skills are needed to maximise shareholder returns and manage operations,” Marwood said.
“His (Italiano’s) detailed knowledge of the company’s former operations in Mexico and his financial skills will unlock the value of our shareholding in Impact Silver Corp. and the 12 per cent net profit interest in the Plomosas mine, to fund the next stage of exploration activities at the company’s Pilbara lithium projects.
“Further Anthony has a proven track record of successful acquisitions that will form part of the future value proposition of YAR.”
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Gregory Romain has joined Ardiden as chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director.
With more than 30 years’ senior executive experience, Romain was most recently CEO and president of MacDonald Mines Exploration, and prior to that was CEO and president of Gowest Gold. Here he advanced the Bradshaw gold project in Canada from exploration to a 1500-tonnes-per-day underground development.
Ardiden said Romain’s expertise of Canada’s mining and exploration industry will be critical to the company’s future.
“The board is delighted to have secured a leading industry executive of Greg’s calibre and experience,” Ardiden non-executive chair Bruce McFadzean said.
“Ardiden was persistent in its commitment to fill the position in North America. We are excited to be focusing on the Pickle Lake gold project and the opportunities held in the well-endowed Uchi geological sub-province.
“Greg’s appointment as Ardiden’s first Canadian based director will advance the company in delivering its strategic ambitions.”