The Aurelia Metals Ltd (ASX: AMI) share price is in focus today after the company announced the appointment of Mr Steve Badenhorst as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, set to begin on 6 October 2026.
What did Aurelia Metals report?
- Appointment of Steve Badenhorst as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
- Badenhorst brings 35+ years of global mining and operational leadership experience
- Recent leadership roles include Group Head of Asset Management at Rio Tinto and COO at Rio Tinto Aluminium Pacific Operations
- TFR (Total Fixed Remuneration) of $732,500 per annum, plus short- and long-term incentives
- Badenhorst commences on 6 October 2026
What else do investors need to know?
Aurelia Metals operates three underground base metal mines across its Peak and Federation sites in the Cobar Basin, NSW, and is developing its Great Cobar copper project. The appointment follows a comprehensive recruitment process to secure a leader with strong operational credentials and long-term strategic vision.
Outgoing interim CEO Martin Cummings will step down when Badenhorst begins his role. Aurelia’s board expressed gratitude for Cummings’ leadership during the transition period.
What did Aurelia Metals management say?
Commenting on his appointment, Steve Badenhorst said:
I am honoured to be appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Aurelia, to lead the Company through its next phase of growth. Aurelia has a high quality asset base, a strong team and significant opportunities to create value through safe, predictable operational performance, resource development and continued exploration success.
I am excited to return to underground hard rock mining and look forward to working closely with the Board and the Executive Leadership Team to execute the Company’s strategy to realise the potential of the Company’s operations and highly prospective exploration portfolio to create long-term value for shareholders.
What’s next for Aurelia Metals?
With Mr Badenhorst set to start in early October, Aurelia Metals will soon be under experienced new leadership expected to drive its growth strategy forward. The company aims to deliver on its plans for resource development and to progress major projects like Great Cobar, focusing on creating sustainable long-term value for shareholders.
Investors can watch for updates on strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and exploration results as the new CEO settles in.
Aurelia Metals share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Aurelia Metals shares have risen 116%, significantly outperforming the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO).
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