Bob Vassie

Former Rio Tinto executive Bob Vassie has today been announced as the incoming managing director of ASX-listed gold miner St Barbara.

Gold miner St Barbara might sell its Gold Ridge operations in the Solomon Islands, where production has been suspended since 3 April due to Tropical Cyclone Ita’s torrential rain and flooding.

Melbourne-based gold miner St Barbara has announced plans to appoint former Gindalbie Metals managing director Tim Netscher as chairman, as part of its ongoing board renewal.

Former Gindalbie Metals managing director Tim Netscher is set to take the helm of gold miner St Barbara, when Colin Wise retires from the role as non-executive chairman next month.

Gold’s rising stocks and role in the post-boom recovery will make this year’s Diggers & Dealers the most promising for many years. 

Interest from North American pension funds could help drive continued strength in the gold sector, although tax competitiveness and policy stability will be important, according to industry leaders.

Gold miner St Barbara has approved a major extension of its Gwalia operations, which will extend the historic mine to a depth of 2,000 metres below surface over the next seven years.

Nicholas Clark has retired as executive director, strategy at Alexium International Group to focus on his young family in the US following the unexpected loss of his wife last year. Mr  Clark will also be stepping down from all public and community roles.

Our board moves wrap includes Geoffrey McNamara, Bob Vassie, Joshua Ong, Vicki Xie, Bruce Clement, Steven Michael, David Kelly, and Liz Hough.

Today's board moves wrap includes Peter Plakidis, Steve Parsons, Bruce Robertson, Paul Kiley, Adam Place, Bruce Kay, Trevor Ireland, Susan Field, and Bob Vassie.

Our board moves wrap includes Bob Vassie, Mark Zeptner, Tim Manners, Tony James, Robert Gherghetta, and Richard Jones.