Ian Murray

The past year has marked a period of major change at many of WA’s gold producers in terms of personnel and pay.

New gold mining projects under way or in advanced planning will collectively deliver more than 1 million ounces to production each year when operational.

A pre-feasibility study has confirmed the viability of Gold Road Resources’ Gruyere gold project near Laverton, with the study predicting a $455 million cost to bring it into production.

Japanese miner Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania has met its funding commitment conditions to acquire a further 20 per cent stake in Gold Road Resources’ South Yamarna joint venture project.

Gold Road Resources has announced the second-largest capital raising by a Western Australian company for the year, which it will use to fund ongoing work at its Gruyere gold project near Laverton.

Gold and base metals producer Metals X has been given an environmental tick for the Wingellina nickel project east of Warburton, although with prices close to their lowest level since the financial crisis a new development may be some way off yet.

Veteran mining executive Tim Netscher will soon take on the role of chairman at aspiring gold miner Gold Road Resources, while Ian Murray will transition to managing director.

Auroch Minerals announced that Dr. Andrew Tunks has committed to a full-time role as Auroch CEO. Auroch also advised that Ryan Gaffney has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Nicholas Ong has resigned as Director.

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

Gold Road Resources has been given the green light to build an accommodation village and an access road at its Gruyere gold project, which it says will cost about $18 million.

Gold Road Resources has released its feasibility study on the Gruyere gold project near Laverton, which has detailed a $52 million increase in capital costs and a longer mine life.

Gold Road Resources has entered into a joint venture agreement with South African mining giant Gold Fields for its Gruyere project near Laverton, in a deal worth $350 million plus royalties.

SPECIAL REPORT: Gold Road Resources could be the next gold junior to make it into the mid tier after its recent moves on the Gruyere project.

A joint venture between Civmec and Amec Foster Wheeler has been formally awarded a $298 million engineering, procurement and construction contract for Gold Road Resources’ Gruyere gold project.

Treasurer Ben Wyatt has signalled he won't be bullied by the gold mining industry, which is opposing royalty rate hikes that were unveiled in the state budget.

CFOAM has appointed Mark Morse as chief operating officer, Dr Rudy Olson as technical development director and Eric Provenzano as director of finance.  Mr  Morse spent 23 years as president and chief operating officer of Selee Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of molten metal t

Blackham Resources’ chief financial officer Anthony Rechichi has taken over the role of company secretary following the resignation of Mike Robbins.

Family Zone Cyber Safety has appointed Sir Peter Westmacott GCMG LVO as a non-executive director. Sir  Peter is a distinguished senior British diplomat who has been a British Ambassador to Turkey, France and the US.

Catherine Costello has resigned as interim executive director and company secretary of Admedus. She remains as the company’s chief financial officer.

Peter Huljich has been appointed non-executive director of AVZ Minerals. Mr  Huljich has extensive African mining, oil & gas, and infrastructure experience. He is currently a solicitor.

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Jupiter Mines has appointed Ian Murray as non-executive director, and as non-executive chair from May. Mr Murray has over 25 years of mining experience across various mining jurisdictions in Australia, Africa, Asia Pacific, and North America.

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