Namibia-focused project developer Wia Gold has appointed Henk Diederichs as MD and CEO, effective February 1. Following the appointment, executive chairperson Josef El-Raghy will transition to the role of non-executive chairperson.
Germanium Mining (CSE:GMC) has engaged veteran geologist William Feyerabend for a planned field exploration and reconnaissance program at the Azure Ridge Historical Mine in the US. The program is planned to be undertaken late-2025 and into 2026, designed to support Germanium Mining’s geological advancement of Azure Ridge’s critical mineral potential. The program will focus on […]
MetalsTech (ASX:MTC) is going into the new year with a restructured board following the appointment of Zilong Dai and Trevor Benson as directors. Dai has accumulated over 15 years of experience in the mining industry, focusing on assisting investment, financing, and operational management aspects of gold projects, serving as a core investment and financing lead […]
Blackstone Minerals’ (ASX:BSX) CEO Scott Williamson is resigning as of 31 January 2026, amid the company entering a leadership transition phase. In the interim, the board has appointed Geoff Gilmour, currently a non-executive director, as Executive Chairman to maintain continuity while a search for a new CEO continues. The board has also expanded its ranks […]
Battery Age Minerals’ (ASX:BM8) Nigel Broomham will step down as CEO, effective 20 March 2026, with the board commencing a formal search for his successor. The company says there is no change to near-term priorities, with existing work programs and stakeholder engagements to continue as planned. Broomham will support the leadership transition to ensure a […]
The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) has appointed Vanessa Torres as the new Chairman, effective from 1 January 2026 for an initial three-year term. Torres joins MRIWA following a more than 25 year career across the global resources industry, including senior leadership roles. She is a current director of the Committee for Economic […]
Locksley Resources (ASX:LKY) has appointed Lieutenant General Mark Schwartz as a strategic advisor to strengthen its defence, aerospace, and national security engagement in the US as a part of its mine-to-market strategy. Schwartz holds more than 33 years in the US Army, serving in senior leadership roles including the US Security Coordinator for Israel and […]
Horizon Minerals (ASX:HRZ) has appointed Christian Price as General Manager for Corporate Development to help drive the company’s growth strategy. Price has 20 years experience in the sector, as a mining engineer, mine manager, mineral economist, and corporate leader. He has most recently served as Executive Director at Nimy Resources (ASX:NIM), with previous roles in […]
Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) has appointed Daniel Lougher as a non-executive director beginning 15 December to support the company’s progression from exploration to development. Lougher has 40 years of experience in the resources sector with roles spanning from exploration stages to feasibility, project development, operations, and corporate leadership. He acted as Managing Director and CEO of […]
ASX-listed Syrah Resources has appointed Samantha Hogg to its board as an independent non-executive director and chair-elect, completing a succession process first announced in May. She will succeed long-standing chair Jim Askew, who will retire from the board on December 31. Hogg, an experienced director across the transport, infrastructure, energy and resources sectors, currently serves on the boards of Cleanaway Waste Management, GrainCorp and IGO. Her previous governance roles include positions with Adbri, De Grey Mining, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, Hydro Tasmania, Infrastructure Australia and TasRail. She also chaired Marinus Link and Tasmanian Irrigation.