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Bayan Mining and Minerals appoints new CEO to drive rare earth projects

Written by Isaac FrancisPublished jan. 7 2026Last Updated jan. 7 2026

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Bayan Mining and Minerals (ASX:BMM) has appointed seasoned mining and corporate development executive Nathan Kong as CEO, effective Jan. 27, marking a key step in the company's growth strategy.

Kong brings over 17 years of experience in mine planning, technical studies, reserve reporting, and project evaluation with tier-one operators, including Rio Tinto Iron Ore, Gold Fields, and Iluka Resources, alongside extensive expertise in capital markets, IPOs, ASX listings, asset evaluation, and transaction support.

He will lead Bayan through a pivotal growth phase, focusing on advancing the company’s rare earth processing technology and progressing the Bayan Springs and Desert Star projects with disciplined technical evaluation and strategic partner engagement.

In conjunction with the appointment, Fadi Diab will transition from executive director to non-executive director, maintaining continuity at the board level.

Non-Executive Chairman Agha Shahzad Pervez said, "Nathan's combination of deep technical knowledge and commercial acumen materially strengthens our leadership as we advance multiple projects and strategic initiatives."

Commenting on his appointment, Kong stated, "I look forward to working with the board and management team to deliver disciplined execution, value-driven decisions, and sustainable outcomes for shareholders."

At the time of reporting, Bayan Mining and Minerals' share price was $0.12.