Horizonte Minerals plc has appointed Michael Drake as head of projects for the company’s operations in Brazil. Mr Drake is a mechanical engineer with experience in developing, operating and optimising nickel operations, and across both RKEF and HPAL technologies. He has also led the construction, operation and optimisation of medium-to-large international capex projects. He also […]
Company Moves
Scotgold appoints Phillip Day as new chief executive
Scotgold Resources Ltd announced that Phillip Day (formerly Phillip Edward Day-Banner), aged 47, will be the company’s new chief executive following current CEO Richard Gray‘s retirement. The Australian senior mining executive, with a career spanning more than 25 years, is due to be appointed on 1 April 2021. Mr Day was most recently head of […]
Scotgold’s current and founding CEOs to step down
Scotgold Resources Ltd announced that chief executive Richard Gray will retire from his role with the company but will continue as non-executive director. Mr Gray has been with the company as CEO since October 2014 and oversaw Scotgold’s transition into a gold miner and producer. He will continue in his present role until 31 March […]
IOG appoints David Gibson as COO
Independent Oil and Gas plc has appointed David Gibson as its chief operating officer (COO) effective from yesterday (8 February). Mr Gibson has extensive North Sea engineering and project management experience over nearly 30 years in the energy industry. This includes Foster Wheeler Wood Group, Amec, Marathon Oil UK Ltd, TAQA Bratani, and most recently […]
Premier Oil proposes Alexander Krane as CFO
Premier Oil plc announced the appointment of Alexander Krane as chief financial officer from 15 April, following the company’s merger with Chrysaor. He will replace Richard Rose who is due to resign as interim chief executive officer and finance director on the same date. Mr Krane has more than 20 years’ experience in accounting, controlling […]
Premier Oil proposes three further independent NEDs
Premier Oil has announced the proposed appointment of three additional independent, non-executive directors (NEDs) to its board. Alan Ferguson, Margareth Øvrum and Andy Hopwood will be appointed with effect from completion of the merger with Chrysaor, except Ms Øvrum whose appointment will be effective on the later of 1 April 2021 and completion of the […]