Aeon Metals’ (ASX:AML) CEO and MD resigns

• Hamish Collins has resigned as Managing Director and CEO of Aeon Metals (AML), effective March 26
• While a more permanent holder is found, current Non-Executive Director Dr Fred Hess will assume these roles in the interim
• Hamish has 23 years’ of mining industry and mine finance experience, having most recently worked as Managing Director of MM Mining
• Prior to that he held senior positions at NM Rothschild & Sons, BNP Partners and Commonwealth Bank
• Dr Fred has spent more than 35 years in mining project development, operations and senior management across the Asia Pacific
• His most recent role was Managing Director of PanAust, a role which he held from 2014 to January 2019
• Aeon is steady on the market and shares are trading at 10.5 cents

Hamish Collins has resigned as Managing Director and CEO of Aeon Metals (AML), effective March 26.

While a more permanent holder is found, current Non-Executive Director Dr Fred Hess will assume these roles in the interim.

Hamish has 23 years’ of mining industry and mine finance experience, having previously worked as Managing Director of MM Mining and CEO of Aston Resources.

Prior to that he held senior positions at NM Rothschild & Sons, BNP Partners and Commonwealth Bank.

“Hamish has made an enormous contribution to the growth of Aeon Metals through acquisition, exploration success and development of the Walford Creek Copper Cobalt Project since his employment of 2012,” Non-Executive Chairman Paul Harris said.

Dr Fred has spent more than 35 years in mining project development, operations and senior management across the Asia Pacific.

His most recent role was Managing Director of PanAust, a role which he held from 2014 to January 2019.

“Given the substantial in-situ metal value ready to be unlocked at Walford Creek, we are delighted to have someone of Fred’s metallurgical expertise available to facilitate the leadership transition process,” Paul continued.

“We look forward to him guiding the more immediate phases of project progression as we move towards the appointment of Aeon’s next CEO,” he concluded.

Aeon is steady on the market and shares are trading at 10.5 cents at 11:36 am AEDT.