BCI appoints new MD

13th October 2022 By: Esmarie Iannucci - Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Australasia

PERTH (miningweekly.com) – ASX-listed BCI Minerals has appointed David Boshoff as MD, starting in November, following the resignation of MD and CEO Alwyn Vorster in July.

Boshoff brings more than 20 years’ leadership experience in the mining industry, including the delivery of large capital projects. Between 2019 and 2022, he held the role of COO and then CEO at Bravus Mining and Resources and during this time led the start‐up of the Carmichael coal mine to full production.

Prior to joining Bravus, Boshoff was the general manager at BHP’s Mt Arthur Coal and Daunia mines and was instrumental in commencing production ramp‐up on schedule at BHP’s Caval Ridge mine.

Boshoff holds an Executive Master's in Business Administration from the University of Melbourne Business School and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He also holds a Master's in Mining Engineering from the University of Pretoria.

“We are delighted to announce Boshoff’s appointment to lead the company as managing director. David is a trusted, respected and highly qualified chief executive with extensive experience in delivering capital projects. He is the right leader to guide BCI during this stage of Mardie’s development and we look forward to working with him,” said BCI chairperson Brian O’Donnell.

Kerryl Bradshaw will remain in the role of interim CEO until Boshoff commences, following which she will resume the role of BCI’s CFO.