True North Copper (ASX:TNC) has appointed Bevan Jones as the company’s Managing Director and Craig Gouws as Chief Financial Officer.
Jones, who will begin his role on 10 June, has nearly 30 years of experience in mine management across a range of commodities and has a proven track record in directing business improvement initiatives and operational transformation.
He previously worked as Chief Operating Officer for Karora Resources (TSX:KRR), and was General Manager of Gold Fields’ (JSE:GFI) St Ives Gold Mine in Western Australia. Most recently, he was the Managing Director at Extra Mining Solutions.
Executive Chairman Ian McAlesse, who will return to a role as non-executive Chairman, says the appointment reflects a transition phase for True North Copper.
“We are thrilled to welcome Bevan as Managing Director and are confident that his extensive operational experience will be a tremendous asset going forward,” he says.
“With our focus now fully on restarting mining at our Cloncurry Copper Project, we are excited to have Bevan on board and believe he has the experience and skill to help us achieve this.”
Bevan Jones says he is eager to work with True North to realise the potential of its prospects, particularly as the company focuses on restarting operations at Cloncurry.
“I am confident in our ability to execute this restart successfully and am very much looking forward to leading the company into becoming Australia’s next major copper producer,” he says.
Meanwhile, Gouws will start his new position as CFO today. Gouws has extensive experience as a CFO and board of director with a history of leading financial operations across a wide range of industries and international markets.
He replaces Rajesh Padmanabhan, who will retire following a handover period.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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