en.Wedoany.com Reported - Anax Metals (ASX:ANX) has appointed Danny George as Chief Operating Officer to advance the Whim Creek copper project in Western Australia into production.
George brings over 20 years of international experience, having delivered complex mining, mineral processing, infrastructure, and critical mineral projects involving copper, base metals, and iron ore. The appointment comes as Anax progresses project financing for its 80% interest in the Whim Creek copper project, located 120 kilometers southwest of Port Hedland in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, with Develop Global (ASX:DVP) holding the remaining 20% interest.
George has held senior executive and project leadership roles at Mineral Resources, ThyssenKrupp, Fortescue, and Ausenco. His past experience includes executive positions in the North American critical minerals sector, as well as leadership on multiple large-scale EPC and EPCM projects, including a greenfield copper complex in Kazakhstan that currently produces over 200,000 tonnes of copper annually.
Managing Director Geoff Laing said George's deep technical and engineering experience, along with a strong track record in successfully delivering large-scale mining projects, makes him well-suited to lead the Whim Creek project team through this critical development phase. As COO, George will be responsible for the full-cycle delivery of the Whim Creek project, from front-end engineering design through to construction and stable operations.
The company has received indicative debt financing offers of up to US$40 million (approximately A$57.2 million) for its 80% stake; site visits and technical expert appointments are underway as part of due diligence. Previously, the company appointed geologist Nick Jolly as a non-executive director to enhance technical capabilities and support exploration of Whim Creek's historical drilling results and underexplored targets. Anax Metals is committed to becoming a near-term copper and zinc producer, with its flagship project being the 80%-owned Whim Creek project in Western Australia.
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