Your industry personnel round-up – we cover who’s moved where, which boardrooms have been shaken up and the new leaders making big decisions in organisations across the industry.
In September, Boss Energy welcomed Matt Dusci to its leadership team as the new COO. To the new role, Mr Dusci brought his 25 years of experience in the mining industry, including in technical studies, project development, operations, business development, strategy and executive leadership.
In the ten years prior to his move to Boss, Mr Dusci held several executive positions at IGO Limited, including Acting CEO, COO and Chief Growth Officer.
Also in September, Geoscience Australia’s CEO, Dr James Johnson, announced that it was time for him to transition into retirement. In spite of this, Dr Johnson intends to remain in the role until a successor is appointed.
Dr Johnson first joined Geoscience Australia in January 2006 as the Chief of the Minerals Division, after 20 years in the mining and mineral exploration industries. Throughout Dr Johnson’s tenure, Geoscience Australia marked key milestones including the creation of the Digital Earth Australia platform for satellite Earth observations.
In October, True North Copper announced the resignation of its CFO, Craig Gouws. Mr Gouws agreed to assist the company as a consultant on an as-needed basis while True North Copper hunts for a replacement CFO.
President and CEO of Newmont, Tom Palmer, was named as the new Chair of the International Council on Mining and Metals. Mr Palmer succeeded Iván Arriagada, CEO of Antofagasta Minerals, in the role.
In early October, Evolution Energy Minerals and Sky Metals welcomed new leaders to their teams.
Evolution Energy Minerals appointed Brian Gordon as a non-executive director of its board. Mr Gordon brought with him more than a decade of experience advising global mining clients on every aspect of the sector.
Sky Metals promoted its CEO, Oliver Davies, to Managing Director. Mr Davies commenced his tenure at Sky Metals in 2019, when he joined the tin exploration company as a geologist.
Also in October, the newly named Patronus Resources promoted its experienced mining executive, John Ingram, who was serving as COO, to the position of CEO.
Chalice Mining announced the appointment of Richard Hacker to its board, with Mr Hacker seeking election as a non-executive director. This would bring an end his 17-year run as an executive team member, during which he took on the roles of CFO and General Manager – Commercial and Strategy.
Hastings Technology Metals appointed Peter Phan as the Project Director of its Yangibana project, with Mr Phan bringing more than 30 years’ mining industry experience to the role.
Albemarle made several structural changes to its executive team, taking effect as of 1 November. These updates included the promotion of Netha Johnson from Specialties Business President to COO; the transition of Energy Storage Business President, Eric Norris, to the role of CCO; and the appointment of Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Melissa Anderson, to the role of Chief Transformation Officer.
