Altona Rare Earths plc (formerly Altona Energy) has appointed Audrey Mothupi as a board non-executive director. Ms Mothupi is chief executive of South African-based SystemicLogic Group, a global financial innovation, data and technology disruptor, specialising in emergent business models. Prior to joining SystemicLogic, she was head of inclusive banking at Standard Bank Group, where her division […]
Company Moves
The Coal Authority appoints Jeff Halliwell as chairman
The Coal Authority has appointed Jeff Halliwell as chairman effective from 1 April 2021. He replaces Steven Dingle who has held the post for eight years. Mr Halliwell’s executive experience is with consumer businesses such as Fox’s Biscuits / Northern Foods, First Milk and Bernard Matthews. His background is in international marketing and commercial roles […]
Power Metal appoints Edmund Shaw as NED
Power Metal Resources plc has appointed Edmund (Ed) Charles Frederick Edmund Shaw as non-executive director. Mr Shaw, aged 47, is an experienced City finance professional took up his position on 19 February 2021. His previous directorships include Dunton Capital LLP, Manders & Shaw Limited and ShawCap Limited. He is currently director at NewPeak Capital LLP […]
Horizonte appoints Michael Drake as head of projects
Horizonte Minerals plc has appointed Michael Drake as head of projects for the company’s operations in Brazil. Mr Drake is a mechanical engineer with experience in developing, operating and optimising nickel operations, and across both RKEF and HPAL technologies. He has also led the construction, operation and optimisation of medium-to-large international capex projects. He also […]
Scotgold appoints Phillip Day as new chief executive
Scotgold Resources Ltd announced that Phillip Day (formerly Phillip Edward Day-Banner), aged 47, will be the company’s new chief executive following current CEO Richard Gray‘s retirement. The Australian senior mining executive, with a career spanning more than 25 years, is due to be appointed on 1 April 2021. Mr Day was most recently head of […]
Scotgold’s current and founding CEOs to step down
Scotgold Resources Ltd announced that chief executive Richard Gray will retire from his role with the company but will continue as non-executive director. Mr Gray has been with the company as CEO since October 2014 and oversaw Scotgold’s transition into a gold miner and producer. He will continue in his present role until 31 March […]