Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) has appointed Daniel Lougher as a non-executive director beginning 15 December to support the company’s progression from exploration to development.
Lougher has 40 years of experience in the resources sector with roles spanning from exploration stages to feasibility, project development, operations, and corporate leadership.
He acted as Managing Director and CEO of Western Areas as the company transitioned into an independent nickel producer before being acquired by IGO (ASX:IGO) in 2022.
Lougher is currently acting as non-executive director at Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), as well as a non-executive Chairman for American West (ASX:AW1).
Upon his appointment, Lougher says he is excited to join Alligator at a time when the company is “on the cusp of becoming Australia’s next uranium producer”.
“With multiple exploration opportunities providing meaningful upside potential, I see a compelling pathway for growth and value creation as the company advances its development strategy,” Lougher says.
Chairman Paul Dickson describes this as a pivotal time for the company.
“His proven track record in taking projects through development and into production, combined with his strong commercial and governance experience, will be invaluable as we accelerate our transition into developer,” Dickson says.
Earlier this month, Alligator entered a binding asset sale agreement with DevEx Resources (ASX:DEV) to divest its Northern Territory uranium assets in order to fund work at Samphire, including infill and extensional drilling and a field recovery trial to complete a Definitive Feasibility Study, as reported by Mining.com.au.
Uranium is primarily used to fuel nuclear reactors, generating electricity as the globe shifts to a clean energy transition.
the Department of Industry, Science and Resources recorded Australia to be number one for uranium resources, and the fourth largest producer globally in the September 2025 Resources and Energy Quarterly.
Uranium is priced at US$77.90 ($117.26) per pound at time of publishing, according to Trading Economics.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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