Bellevue Gold Ltd (ASX:BGL) has a new general manager at the helm, adding more than 20 years of resources experience to the leadership team.
Highly experienced mining engineer and project manager Kate Frost, who hails from mining giant Rio Tinto PLC (LSE:RIO), will join the company at its namesake gold project next month.
“[Kate] has demonstrated her exceptional technical skills and outstanding ability to build and manage strong teams,” Bellevue said in a statement today.
Frost is currently working as technical services manager at Rio Tinto, where she will complete her employment at the end of this month before starting work at the Bellevue Gold Mine.
Prior to her time at Rio, Frost held senior management positions with Gold Fields Australia which included significant roles in the start-up of the Gruyere mine and the Invincible underground project.
“Strong work ethic”
In her new role, Frost will oversee all site activity and be responsible for all key site functions, reporting through to the general manager of operations, Bill Stirling.
Commenting on the new appointment, Bellevue CEO Darren Stralow said: “Kate is a highly experienced manager who is people-focused and results-driven.
“She has a reputation for having a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in operations management, underground mining, technical services, mining studies, project management and contract administration.
“Kate also has a track record of being extremely successful in leadership roles and demonstrating an engaging and consultative approach.
“We look forward to her joining the Bellevue team.”