Hastings Technology Metals has appointed Vince Catania as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately.
The leadership change comes as Hastings advances its Yangibana project in Western Australia, which is considered one of the world’s most advanced rare earths projects.
Catania has been with Hastings since January 2023 holding the general manager corporate position. In this role, Catania aided the finalisation of the Yangibana joint venture with Wyloo and maintained agreements with Traditional Owners and environmental regulators.
“I am excited to commence the role of CEO with Hastings and building on what has been a pivotal first half of 2025 for the company,” Hastings incoming CEO Vince Catania said.
“I look forward to working closely with Wyloo as we move Yangibana further along the construction path and into FID (final investment decision), as well as working to progress our broader portfolio of assets including the Brockman heavy rare earths and niobium project and the Whiteheads gold project.”
Catania brings a deep understanding of the Gascoyne region and Yangibana, having previously served as the member of Parliament (MP) for northwest WA.
“Vince’s journey with the Yangibana project commenced when he was the local MP for northwest which included Yangibana and has had a long association with our project,” Hastings Technology Metals executive chair Charles Lew said.
“Since then, he has been a valuable addition to the management team and contributed to a number of key areas of our business including managing the partnership with Wyloo.
“As Hastings continues to develop, Vince will lead the work on the Yangibana joint venture as well as the permitting processes required to bring our Whiteheads gold project into mining.”
In a separate announcement, the company advised that Neil Hackett has retired as non-executive director and joint company secretary, effective immediately.
Hackett has been with Hastings since 2018 and played a key role in advancing Yangibana. Hastings thanked him for his contributions and wished him well in his future board commitments.
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