Kalamazoo Resources (ASX:KZR) has appointed Andrew McDougall as CEO effective 4 May, aligning with the company’s focus on leading the Ashburton Gold Project in Western Australia through a Prefeasibility Study towards a Bankable Feasibility Study.
McDougall has over 25 years of global experience in operational and technical leadership across resources companies, previously serving as Chief Technical Officer for Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX).
He also has experience in asset strategy, planning, studies, capital allocation and project execution, across senior leadership positions at Anglo American (LSE:AAL), AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU), and Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO).
Forthcoming CEO Andrew McDougall says he is enthusiastic to join Kalamazoo and lead the business forward.
“The Ashburton Gold Project provides the opportunity to realise revenue generation through safe and sustainable project execution and operational discipline,” McDougall says.
“The project is something for all stakeholders to be proud of as we move to advanced levels of study. The Victorian gold-antimony projects also provide the basis for future growth.
“I look forward to supporting the team as we focus on developing a pipeline of opportunities across these projects, and the wider Kalamazoo portfolio.’’
Executive Chairman Luke Reinehr says the company is bringing on McDougall at an “important stage in the evolution” of Ashburton.
“Andrew’s capability, depth of technical knowledge, global project experience, and disciplined approach to feasibility and asset strategy significantly strengthens the company,” Reinehr says.
“His experience in life-of-mine planning, resource development and operational readiness will enhance the quality and confidence of our Prefeasibility Study outcomes, while also supporting the advancement of our Victorian gold-antimony projects and Western Australian exploration assets.
“Kalamazoo is entering a phase of disciplined growth, and Andrew’s leadership positions the company strongly as we move toward feasibility completion, continued exploration success, and creating long-term value for shareholders.”
McDougall will also support mine design optimisation across the company’s broader tenement holdings to strengthen production potential.
Located on the southern edge of the Pilbara Craton, the Ashburton Gold Project hosts a resource estimate of 16.2 million tonnes @ 2.8 grams per tonne gold for 1.44 million ounces.
As reported by Mining.com.au, the company raised a total of $12.1 million from a placement and oversubscribed share purchase plan completed in February 2026 for drilling across the Ashburton Project.
Kalamazoo Resources is an Australian gold and antimony explorer and developer focused on advancing its portfolio of assets located in Western Australia and Victoria.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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