Hastings Technology Metals (ASX:HAS) appoints Paul Brown as new CEO

04 September 2023 15:03 (AEST)

Source: Hastings Technology Metals

• Hastings Technology Metals (HAS) appoints Paul Brown as its latest CEO
• Mr Brown brings greater than 20 years of mining business expertise to the function
• His observe file consists of management roles at Mineral Resources (MIN) and Fortescue Metals Group (FMG)
• Mr Brown’s experience will play an important function in Hastings’ drive to turn into Australia’s subsequent uncommon earths producer
• Shares in HAS are up 7.62 per cent, buying and selling at $1.13 at 3:03 pm AEST

Australia’s subsequent uncommon earths producer, Hastings Technology Metals (HAS), has appointed Paul Brown as its latest Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Brown will assume the function on September 21, 2023, with the objective of guiding the corporate’s Yangibana mission to preliminary uncommon earth focus manufacturing by early 2025.

He brings greater than 20 years of expertise within the mining business, together with management roles at Mineral Resources (MIN) and Fortescue Metals Group (FMG).

Mr Brown has efficiently delivered and operated a number of vital mining initiatives, together with the Solomon Hub mission for FMG, the Mount Marion and Wodgina lithium initiatives at MinRes, and the Wonmunna iron ore mine.

“Under his leadership, the board is confident that Hastings will be well positioned to steer the Yangibana project to first rare earth concentrate production in early 2025, creating long-term value for our shareholders, stakeholders and our people,” HAS Executive Chair Charles Lew stated.

Hastings shares have been up 7.62 per cent, buying and selling at $1.13 at 3:03 pm AEST.