André Labuschagne Joins AREEA Board of Directors

André Labuschagne, a 35-year veteran of the gold and copper industry, has joined the Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA) Board of Directors. Labuschagne brings extensive executive experience, having led various mining companies in South Africa, PNG, Fiji, and Australia, including Emperor Gold Mines, DRD Gold, and AngloGold Ashanti. His most recent role was as managing director of Norton Gold Fields Limited, where he played a key part in the company's evolution into a significant Australian gold producer.

Key Takeaways:

• André Labuschagne, Executive Chairman of Aeris Resources, has joined the AREEA Board of Directors, bringing 35 years of experience in the gold and copper industry.
• Labuschagne has held various executive roles in South Africa, PNG, Fiji, and Australia for leading gold companies, including Emperor Gold Mines, DRD Gold, AngloGold Ashanti, and Norton Gold Fields Limited.
• As managing director of Norton Gold Fields Limited, Labuschagne led the company's evolution into a significant Australian gold producer before its sale to a major Chinese gold company in 2012.
• AREEA Chief Executive Steve Knott AM said Labuschagne is a strong addition to the national employer group's Board of Directors, citing his strategic thinking, inclusive approach, and decisiveness.
• The AREEA Board now comprises 9 members, including Labuschagne: Julie Fallon, Tom Quinn, Jo Taylor, Johnpaul Dimech, Mark Norwell, Bill Townsend, Simon Younger, Knott, and Labuschagne.
• AREEA is the largest and most diverse national employer group for the Australian resources and energy industry, representing employers in hard rock and critical minerals mining, oil and gas, coal, smelting, refining, transport, logistics, engineering, and other sectors.

Sources:

• The Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA), July 2025
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