NickelSearch Ltd (ASX:NIS) has bolstered its technical and management team with new “high-calibre” appointments, considerably enhancing the company’s capacity to execute its nickel sulphide strategy at the Carlingup Nickel Project in Western Australia.
Strengthening the technical team, the company has appointed experienced geologist Andy Pearce as exploration manager.
On the corporate front, veteran finance executive Tanya Newby joins the company as financial and commercial manager.
Furthermore, Peter Evans has stepped down as CFO, to pursue non-executive director positions.
“Advance nickel sulphide exploration strategy”
NickelSearch managing director Nicole Duncan said: “With two new appointments to our technical and management team, NickelSearch is well placed to further advance our nickel sulphide exploration strategy at the Carlingup Project.
“As a team, our purpose is to work with our communities to find, develop and supply nickel for a sustainable future.
“With a major greenfield exploration campaign in planning at four of our 11 high-priority targets, and refinement of the drilling targets now well progressed, we are incredibly excited by the added capability this well credentialed team will bring to the project.
“Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Peter Evans for his contribution to the NickelSearch listing.
“We wish Peter all the best in his future endeavours.”
Notable experience
Exploration manager Andy Pearce brings significant experience in nickel sulphide exploration having previously worked at Black Mountain Metals and Poseidon Nickel.
Pearce will drive the company’s advanced greenfield exploration program across the Carlingup Nickel Project that has identified 11 high-priority targets
Financial and commercial manager Tanya Newby brings more than 25 years of experience and was most recently finance manager at BCI Minerals