Keep up with the latest executive movements across the mining sector, featuring Newmont and Strandline Resources.
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US gold giant Newmont has announced leadership appointments to support its impending takeover of Newcrest.
Natascha Viljoen joined Newmont as chief operating officer (COO) on October 2.
Viljoen will assume accountability for the Australian, North American, and Papua New Guinea (PNG) business units on November 1 and will oversee critical activities associated with incorporating Newcrest’s people and assets into Newmont.
Alwyn Pretorius will assume the role of managing director PNG, as part of the company’s efforts to establish a dedicated business unit in PNG.
Pretorius previously led Newmont’s Africa and South America business units and they will work to ensure the safe and orderly integration of Newcrest’s Lihir operation and the Wafi-Golpu joint venture it shares with Harmony Gold Mining.
Alongside her role as chief safety and sustainability officer, Suzy Retallack will act as Newmont’s executive Australia to support Newmont’s increased presence in Australia.
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Strandline Resources has announced the appointment of senior mining executive Jozsef Patarica to the position of managing director.
The appointment of Patarica, who became Strandline’s chief executive officer (CEO) in July 2023, follows the resignation of managing director Luke Graham.
The shake-up comes as the company transitions from critical minerals explorer and developer to producer and ramps up its Coburn mineral sands project in WA.
Since his appointment as CEO, Patarica has spent the majority of his time at the Coburn project site implementing ramp-up and improvement initiatives.