Orion Minerals Limited, the Australian mining company listed on both the ASX and JSE, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two seasoned mining executives, Anthony Lennox and Patience Mpofu, as non-executive directors. This move comes as Orion is poised to transition into a producer of future-facing metals.
Tony Lennox brings a wealth of experience to Orion, with a career spanning four decades in the resource sector. His extensive background in operations, project development, and corporate management includes significant leadership roles. Notably, Lennox served as the Managing Director & CEO of Palabora Mining Company Ltd from 2010 to 2013, a Rio Tinto Copper-owned entity and one of South Africa’s esteemed large-scale mining operations.
| Key Points about Anthony Lennox |
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| – 40 years of resource sector experience |
| – Former Managing Director & CEO of Palabora Mining Company Ltd |
| – Expertise in underground and open-cut operations in coal and base metals |
| – Significant board experience with Rio Tinto, BHP, and Shell Australia |
Patience Mpofu, an award-winning mining executive with over 15 years of cross-functional industry experience, joins Orion as a non-executive director. Her role as a former Vice President of a leading ASX-listed mining company showcased her leadership in developing integrated sustainability strategies.
| Key Points about Patience Mpofu |
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| – +15 years of cross-functional industry experience |
| – Former Vice President of a leading ASX-listed mining company |
| – Expertise in developing integrated sustainability strategies |
| – CEO and Principal Consultant of Insight Mining Experts (IME) |
Denis Waddell, Chairman of Orion Minerals, expressed satisfaction with the appointments, emphasizing the diverse skill sets that Lennox and Mpofu bring to the board. This includes technical, operational, commercial, ESG, and community/stakeholder expertise. These appointments are seen as crucial as Orion navigates its strategic transition into a producer of metals aligned with future industry trends.
Orion Minerals looks forward to leveraging the extensive industry experience and expertise of Anthony Lennox and Patience Mpofu as it charts its course towards becoming a key player in the production of future-oriented metals. The company is poised to benefit from their leadership in governance, strategy development, ESG practices, and sustainable business solutions.
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