Yari Minerals has appointed Courtney Taylor as Executive Director to advance the group’s Rolleston South coal project in Queensland.
Taylor is a highly experienced coal geologist with a strong background in the sector. She has worked at major global miners such as Anglo American, Vale and BHP, in roles across the full resource value chain, including exploration, project delivery, regulatory compliance and technology initiatives.
Her appointment is part of the company’s strategy to move the Rolleston South coal project into future feasibility studies.
Anthony Italiano, who has served as CFO and Managing Director for over seven years, is stepping down.
Taylor said she is thrilled to join Yari and to progress the Rolleston South coal project.
“The Queensland resources sector has been at the heart of my career, and I deeply value the essential role coal continues to play in global industrial supply chains.
“I look forward to collaborating closely with the board to progress the project, deliver long-term shareholder value, and to contribute meaningfully to Queensland’s resources sector.”
Yari’s Chairman Eduardo Robaina said: “The board is delighted to welcome Courtney as Executive Director.
“Her deep knowledge, operational experience, and strong Queensland networks make her ideally placed to elevate the Rolleston South coal project to its next phase of development.”
Yari’s Rolleston South coal project is located in Bowen Basin, with an inferred rresourceof 190 million tonnes of coal.
The project is located near key infrastructure and supported by favourable regulations and equipment access.
