Image Resources NL announced that after 9 years as Chair of the Board, Mr. Robert Besley, has tendered his resignation from the Image Board effective upon the closing of the 2024 annual general meeting of shareholders, scheduled for 30 May 2025. Mr. Besley joined the Image Board as Chair on 8 June 2016 coinciding with the execution of the Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement between Image and Murray Zircon Pty Ltd. He led the Company through the completion of a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) and associated capital raising, followed by the successful construction, commissioning, and operation of the Boonanarring project from 2018 through 2023. Most recently, Mr. Besley led the Company through the construction, commissioning, and first heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) production at the Atlas project.
The Board of Directors has agreed to appoint current Non-Executive Director Mr. Winston Lee as Chair-elect. Mr. Lee has served as Non-Executive Director of Image since 14 June 2022. Winston has a decade of experience in the global mining industry and has developed strong international partnerships with resource companies through investments and the exploration and development of copper, gold, rare earth projects across North America, Asia and Africa.
Mr. Lee previously led the Research and Development department of Zipro Technology Corporation, and is currently the CEO of Vestpro International Limited, a commodity holding company with assets under management.
