Anglesey Mining PLC (LSE:AYM) announced that D. William (Bill) Hooley, its deputy chairman and non-executive director, passed away suddenly on 7 June.
"We are deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of our colleague and friend Bill Hooley,” said chairman John Kearney.
“Bill was instrumental to the advancement of Anglesey and its Parys Mountain mine project during his time as chief executive between 2006 and 2021, and subsequently continued to provide valued advice and experience to the company and the board as deputy chairman."
Hooley had over 50 years of experience in minerals operations and management in a long and successful career with mining and service companies throughout the world, including extensive experience in Australia, Canada and the UK.
"His wise counsel, friendship, dry humour, and loyalty will be sadly missed," added Kearney. "We send our sincere condolences to Bill's wife, daughter and family."