Alicanto Minerals (ASX:AQI) has appointed Graeme Pettit as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to strengthen its executive team during a growth period at the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia.
Pettit is a chartered accountant who has nearly 20 years of experience with mining and resources companies in the exploration, development, construction, and operation phases.
He recently served as the interim CFO for Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR), supporting equity and debt financing initiatives for developing the Kathleen Valley Lithium Project in Western Australia.
Pettit has also worked with Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, EMR Capital, and Wolf Minerals, which went into receivership in 2018, in senior finance and commercial roles.
Alicanto says Pettit will bring “significant experience” in corporate finance, project development, operational finance, capital allocation, and the implementation of financial systems.
He will step into the role before 30 June 2026, taking over Susan Field’s existing role.
CEO Jeff Sansom says the appointment of Pettit as CFO will strengthen the company’s executive capability as it seeks to grow Mt Henry’s existing 915,000 ounce resource.
“The quality of talent we are attracting reflects the scale of the opportunity emerging at Mt Henry and the momentum continuing to build across the business,” Sansom says.
“Graeme brings high-calibre experience across growth-focused mining businesses, including financing, project development, operational readiness, and the establishment of scalable finance functions.
“As we continue to advance the largest drilling program ever undertaken at Mt Henry, with initial assay results expected in the coming weeks, Graeme joins Alicanto during an exciting period of growth and momentum.
“I would also like to recognise Susan Field for her contribution, support, and professionalism over her many years with the company.
“Sue has been a highly valued member of the team and has contributed significantly during a period of rapid change and growth for Alicanto.”
As reported by Mining.com.au, Alicanto engaged DDH1 Drilling to conduct a maiden drilling campaign at Mt Henry, including 50,000m to extend known mineralisation.
Alicanto acquired the Mt Henry Gold Project in mid-February 2026 for a total consideration of $110 million from Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX).
Alicanto Minerals is an emerging gold company focused on advancing the Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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