Deep Yellow, Evolution Energy Minerals and Sky Metals have welcomed new leaders to their teams, while Strike Resources farewelled one of its non-executive directors.
Deep Yellow
Deep Yellow has appointed Jim Morgan as its new head of project delivery.
Morgan will act as project director of the Tumas uranium project in Namibia, which is expected to reach a final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2024 and is targeting production startup in late 2026.
Backed by over 35 years of experience working in uranium and resource sector projects, Morgan was most recently the managing director of a private mining and infrastructure development consultancy firm.
Prior to that, Morgan was the chief executive officer (CEO) of EQ Resources from 2012 to 2017 and was Paladin Energy’s executive general manager – project development from 2005 to 2012, during which Deep Yellow managing director and CEO John Borshoff was Paladin’s CEO.
“I am very pleased that Jim has accepted this important role, and we look forward to working with him again,” Borshoff said.
“The biggest asset of Deep Yellow is our sector-leading team and the qualities and experience each person brings to the table when it comes to developing, building and operating Tier-1 uranium mines.
“Jim brings a huge range of mine construction expertise to the company and fully understands what is required to build a successful, long-term and reliable uranium operation.
“Jim’s first priority will be the delivery of our flagship Tumas project and ensure this important project is established according to its defined scope, budget and schedule.”
Evolution Energy Minerals
Evolution Energy Minerals has appointed Brian Gordon as a non-executive director of its board.
With years of experience working at international law firms such as Squire Patton Boggs and Holman Fenwick Willan, Gordon has spent more than a decade advising global mining clients on every aspect of the sector.
Gordon has advised institutional and corporate mining clients on flotations, takeovers, fundraisings, merger and acquisition deals and de-listings on the world’s leading mining markets such as the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange), AIM (Alternative Investment Market), the UK Official List and the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange).
He is also a founder of the Singapore Mining Club, southeast Asia’s largest mining-based professional industry group.
“We are delighted to welcome Brian Gordon to the board of Evolution Energy Minerals,” Evolution Energy Minerals chair Robin Birchall said.
“Brian brings a wealth of experience in the global mining sector, with deep expertise in capital markets and significant international deal exposure. His extensive legal background, coupled with his work advising both corporate clients and governments on monetising natural resources, will be invaluable as we continue to advance our strategic objectives.
“Brian’s leadership and global perspective make him a highly valuable addition to our team.”
Sky Metals
Sky Metals has promoted its CEO Oliver Davies to managing director.
Davies commenced his tenure at Sky Metals in 2019, when he joined the tin exploration company as a geologist. He was then promoted as exploration manager in 2021 and CEO in early 2022.
Prior to joining Sky Metals, Davies worked in exploration and operational roles at Evolution Mining, where he aided the expansion of the Lake Cowal gold resource in New South Wales, and Alkane Resources, where he participated in successful exploration programs at the Tomingley and Boda gold projects in NSW.
“This appointment reflects Davies’ significant contribution to Sky to date and the board’s desire for his ongoing contribution as a director through the company’s next phase of development, building long-term value for shareholders,” Sky Metals said.
Strike Resources
Matthew Hammond has resigned as a non-executive director of Strike Resources, which took effect on September 27.
Hammond first joined the iron ore company in 2009 and was chairman of the Strike Resources’ remuneration and nomination committees and was a member of the audit committee.
Outside of his roles at Strike, Hammond he was the group managing director and chief financial officer of VK Company from 2011 to 2022.
Before that, Hammond was Metalloinvest Holdings’ group strategist, where he had a range of responsibilities for part of the non-core asset portfolio and advised the Metalloinvest board on strategic acquisitions and investments.
“Matthew has been a valued director of Strike for the past 15 years and in that time, the company has had the benefit of his extensive corporate and commercial experience and counsel,” Strike Resources said.
“The board thanks Matthew for his many contributions to the company over many years and wishes him the best for the future.”
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