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Proactive - Antipa Minerals appoints Neil Warburton as non-executive director

By Jonathan Jackson

Antipa Minerals Ltd (ASX:AZY) has appointed highly experienced mining executive Neil Warburton as a non-executive director, effective immediately.

With more than 45 years in the mining industry, Warburton brings extensive operational, executive and board-level expertise to the Antipa Board at a pivotal time, as the company advances its 100%-owned Minyari Dome Gold-Copper Development Project towards potential production. The project is being progressed alongside exploration programs aimed at expanding the company’s mineral resource base.

“We are delighted to welcome Neil to the board at such a pivotal time in Antipa’s growth. His exceptional leadership record, deep operational expertise and demonstrated ability to create value across the mining industry will provide valuable guidance as we continue to unlock the significant potential of our assets,” Antipa executive chairperson Mark Rodda said.

“Neil’s experience will be particularly beneficial as we progress advanced study activities driving the Minyari Development to a Final Investment Decision and onward towards future production.”

Successful leadership

Mr Warburton began his career with Western Mining Corporation in 1980, later holding senior roles with Coolgardie Gold NL and Barminco Limited, where he served as chief executive officer from 2007 to 2012. Under his leadership, Barminco became Australia and West Africa’s largest underground hard rock mining contractor, employing over 3,000 people. He subsequently joined the Creasy Group, where he was instrumental in IGO Ltd’s A$1.8 billion acquisition of Sirius Resources NL, later serving on the IGO Board.

He has since held several executive and non-executive roles across ASX-listed and private companies and is currently non-executive chairman of Nimy Resources Ltd and Belararox Ltd.

Mr Warburton holds an Associate Degree in Mining Engineering, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Curtin University in 2022 and received the GJ Stokes Memorial Award in 2023.

As part of his appointment, Antipa will issue Mr Warburton, or his nominee, 600,000 options exercisable at A$0.83, expiring four years from the date of issue.

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