– UK, Plymouth – Tungsten West (LON: TUN), the mining company focussed on restarting production at the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon in the UK, today announced the appointment of newly appointed CEO Neil Gawthorpe to the Board as an Executive Director.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Neil to the Executive team. Having someone with Neil’s operational and industry experience as part of the Senior Management and Director teams will be an invaluable asset to the Company during this pivotal time,” said board chairman, David Cather.
About Neil Gawthorpe
Neil holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mineral Engineering from the University of Leeds and has enjoyed a successful career in the mining industry, spanning almost 30 years, working in various roles, both operationally and as a consultant across multiple jurisdictions. Most recently Neil held the role of SVP of Business Development at Allied Gold, where he was responsible for the due diligence on potential mergers and acquisitions, as well as leading transitional management and integration at newly acquired assets. Neil was heavily involved in the integration of the company’s flagship Sadiola operation in Mali, following its purchase from AngloGold Ashanti/IAMGOLD in late-2020. He played a key role in embedding the new management team and mining contractor, culminating in an on-time and budget restart of mining. He also provided similar support during the integration of the company’s multiple operations in Cote D’Ivoire.
Neil also spent nine years as part of the executive team at Sierra Rutile Limited, taking a struggling operation and transforming it into becoming the world’s largest rutile producer. After the completion of several major expansion projects, the asset was sold in December 2016 for more than US$400 million.
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