Patriot Resources (ASX: PAT) appointed Dominic Duggan as its new Managing Director and CEO, effective immediately.
Duggan, who was already serving as the company's CEO, will now take on this expanded dual role as the junior miner accelerates its global development strategy.
The move signals a consolidated leadership approach as Patriot enters a critical phase of project advancement across its international portfolio.
A seasoned mining engineer and finance professional, Duggan brings over a decade of operational expertise to the position.
His background spans iron ore, gold, and base metals, with a proven track record in both underground and open-pit mining environments.
His prior tenure at Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) involved managing complex mining operations and high-level engagement with First Nations partners on commercial and planning approvals.
Patriot Chairman Hugh Warner expressed the board’s confidence in the appointment, citing Duggan’s "technical depth and clear ability" to navigate the unique challenges of the sector.
The leadership transition is strategically timed as the company focuses on its flagship Tassa Gold-Silver Project in Peru, the Kitumba Copper Project in Zambia, and the Gorman Lithium Project in Canada.
At the time of reporting, Patriot Resources' share price was $0.037.