Kalamazoo Resources has named Andrew McDougall as its new chief executive officer, a move set to supercharge its 1.44 million ounce Ashburton gold project.

McDougall is a highly experienced mining executive with more than 25 years of global operational and technical leadership across gold and diversified mining operations. Most recently chief technical officer at Westgold Resources, he has also held senior leadership roles with Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti and Rio Tinto, bringing deep experience in asset strategy, planning, studies, capital allocation and project execution.

“We are delighted to welcome Andrew to Kalamazoo at an important stage in the evolution of our 1.44 million ounce Ashburton gold project,” Kalamazoo executive chair Luke Reinehr said.

“Andrew’s capability, depth of technical knowledge, global project experience and disciplined approach to feasibility and asset strategy, significantly strengthen the company.

“His experience in life-of-mine planning, resource development and operational readiness will enhance the quality and confidence of our pre-feasibility study (PFS) outcomes, while also supporting the advancement of our Victorian gold–antimony projects and Western Australian exploration assets.”

Reinher said Kalamazoo is entering a phase of disciplined growth and Andrew’s leadership positions the company strongly as it moves towards feasibility completion, continued exploration success and creating long-term value for its shareholders.

“I am grateful to the Kalamazoo board for my appointment, and enthusiastic about leading the business forward,” McDougall said. “The Ashburton gold project provides the opportunity to realise revenue generation through safe and sustainable project execution and operational discipline.

“The Victorian gold-antimony projects also provide the basis for future growth. I look forward to supporting the team as we focus on developing a pipeline of opportunities across these projects, and the wider Kalamazoo portfolio.”

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