Hastings Technology Metals has announced changes to its management and board structure as it advances the Yangibana rare earths and niobium project, which has committed 32 per cent of its capital cost.
In a key appointment, Peter Phan has been named as Yangibana project director, bringing more than 30 years’ mining industry experience to the role.
He previously served as project director for Australian premium iron management (APIM), where he managed the $3 billion Ashburton channel iron deposits’ Stage 1 development.
“Our ability to attract someone of Peter Phan’s calibre to the position of project director is a strong reflection on the quality of our Yangibana Project,” Hastings executive chairman Charles Lew said.
“Peter brings considerable experience in mine project development and astute leadership capabilities.”
In addition to Phan’s appointment, Jean Claude Steinmetz has been named chair of the project review committee, succeeding Bruce McFadzean, who has retired as a non-executive director.
“On behalf of the board, I would like to acknowledge Bruce’s contribution to Hastings over the last four years, we wish Bruce well in his future endeavours,” Lew said.
“It is pleasing to be able to appoint Jean Claude as chair of the project review committee, who has been on the Hastings’ board for over eight years.
“With more than 27 years’ experience in the plastic technical fibres and rare earth chemical industries, including as COO (chief operations officer) of Lynas Corporation, Jean Claude will bring both technical knowledge and experience to the project review committee.”
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