SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Corella Resources, a mining company that focuses on high purity alumina (HPA) raw material, has announced the appointment of Jess Moddren as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from 14th August 2023.
Jess Moddren will lead the company’s transition from explorer-developer to a mining company, as well as its growth strategy and stakeholder engagement.
Moddren has over 20 years of diverse expertise across the entire business lifecycle, including geology, mining, mineral processing, R&D, technology, studies, design, engineering, and projects. She is a graduate of UWA (BSc. Hons. Geology), Insead (ExMBA), and AICD. She also has a passion for quality and customer-focused fast-growing businesses, and a well-established global network in mining, minerals, technology, investment, and the business community.
Moddren’s appointment aligns with the company’s communicated timelines for studies and pursuit of offtake agreements, reinforcing its commitment to commencing mining operations. She will also focus on unlocking the true value of the company’s resources by understanding the geology and mineralogy, streamlining processing and operational design, and forging strong connections from the mine to the end market. Moreover, she will engage with local communities to foster enduring relationships and beneficial regional impacts.
The Board of Directors of Corella Resources welcomed Moddren and expressed their confidence in her ability to drive the company’s success. Tony Cormack, Managing Director of Corella Resources, commented: “On behalf of the Corella Board we welcome Jess Moddren to the Corella team as the Company’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer. Jess has a wealth of experience spread across a number of sectors which will be of huge benefit as Corella shifts gears to drive the next phase of development. Jess is passionate about the role along with having the experience, skill set and network to excel in the role. With Jess at the helm I have every confidence that Corella will be in very safe hands as the Company works through the all-important transition from explorer-developer to a mining company.”
Moddren also expressed her excitement about her new role and said: “I am thrilled to lead Corella Resources into the next phase of asset development, strategy, and growth. Our focus on HPA raw material necessitates low impurities from the start, as we strive to create high purity alumina for specialized applications and customers. Unlocking the true value of our resources lies in understanding the geology and mineralogy, streamlining processing and operational design, and forging strong connections from the mine to the end market. Moreover, I eagerly anticipate engaging with local communities to foster enduring relationships and beneficial regional impacts, fostering mutual growth and prosperity.”
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