Peter Bird is joining Akora Resources (ASX:AKO) effective today (16 May) as Managing Director and CEO to replace Paul Bibby who is retiring from full-time employment.
Bibby departs Akora having achieved progress since listing the company in December 2020, delivering the maiden mineral resource, Scoping Study, and the recent Prefeasibility Study (PFS) for the Bekisopa project.
Bird is a geologist with broad mining industry executive experience. Prior to joining Akora, he held senior roles at a number of mining companies, including as joint founder and Managing Director of Heemskirk Consolidated prior to its takeover by a private equity group.
He also has capital markets and investor relations experience having held senior investor relations roles and was Senior Analyst with Merrill Lynch Equities Australia.
Akora Chairman Graeme Hunt notes in Bird’s most recent role he was a leading team member in completing a transaction for the sale of the Hillside Copper Gold Project.
“His excellent mix of experience will ensure we deliver shareholder value as he progresses Bekisopa beyond the PFS,” Hunt adds.
Incoming CEO Bird says his key focus will be on securing a strategic partner and delivering funding for the Bekisopa project.
Write to Adam Orlando at Mining.com.au
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