Sign in Subscribe
Mining industry

Troy Resources NL Appoints New CEO and Non-Executive Director

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

Troy Resources NL, an Australian mining company, has announced the appointment of two high-profile industry professionals to its board. Effective April 3, 2006, Tommy McKeith will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director, bringing with him 17 years of experience from Gold Fields Limited. McKeith has a strong track record of identifying and acquiring significant gold mines, including the St. Ives and Agnew Gold Mines. He holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Geology, a Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mining), and an MBA from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa.

The company has also appointed John Dow as a Non-Executive Director, effective February 15, 2006. Dow has a distinguished career in the mining industry, including a stint as Chairman and Managing Director of Newmont Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Geology and is currently a Director of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

The appointments mark a significant milestone for Troy Resources NL, with McKeith and Dow bringing extensive experience and expertise to the company. According to John Jones, Executive Chairman, the new appointments will add "enormous depth, talent, and expertise" to the Troy team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Troy Resources NL has appointed Tommy McKeith as CEO and Executive Director, effective April 3, 2006. McKeith brings 17 years of experience from Gold Fields Limited.
  • McKeith has a strong track record of identifying and acquiring significant gold mines, including the St. Ives and Agnew Gold Mines.
  • John Dow has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director, effective February 15, 2006. Dow has a distinguished career in the mining industry, including a stint as Chairman and Managing Director of Newmont Australia.
  • Dow holds extensive industry connections, including roles as Director of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and President of the Society of Economic Geologists.
  • The appointments will see John Jones relinquish the title of CEO but remain Chairman of Troy, while Ken Nilsson will become Executive Director of Operations.
  • The new appointments bring significant expertise and experience to Troy Resources NL, positioning the company for future growth and success.

Statistics:

  • 17 years of experience in the mining industry held by Tommy McKeith.
  • 7 years as Gold Fields' Australasian Exploration Manager for Tommy McKeith.
  • 2001: Tommy McKeith identified the opportunity and motivated the acquisition of the St. Ives and Agnew Gold Mines for Gold Fields Limited.
  • $ (amount not specified) acquisition value of the St. Ives and Agnew Gold Mines.
  • 3rd April 2006: Effective date of Tommy McKeith's appointment as CEO and Executive Director of Troy Resources NL.
  • 15th February 2006: Effective date of John Dow's appointment as Non-Executive Director of Troy Resources NL.

Sources:

  • Troy Resources NL, "Troy Appoints New CEO and Non-Executive Director" (CCNMatthews via COMTEX, February 21, 2006)
  • [Original URL not provided, citing CCNMatthews via COMTEX]

Read more