Newcrest Mining has entered into a binding all-scrip takeover agreement with US-based Newmont Corporation, concluding months of dealmaking between the gold producers.
Newcrest Mining chief financial officer and former Woodside Energy executive Sherry Duhe has been promoted to Newcrest's top job following the exit of current chief executive Sandeep Biswas.
West Perth-based mineral explorer Equinox Minerals Ltd has appointed former Placer Dome Inc chief executive Peter Tomsett as chairman in a non-executive capacity, replacing Brian Penny who will remain a director of the company.
