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NEW/EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR

MNN Awards: Lawson takes Firefly from basket-case to takeover target

The deep end is a comfortable place for Firefly boss

15 July 2021

NEW/EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR

MNN Awards: Mason leads Eagle Mountain's rapid rise

Mason and team passionate about growing something special at Eagle Mountain

09 July 2021

NEW/EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR

MNN Awards: Paterson putting the 'great' back into Great Boulder

Company has secured and is advancing two interesting gold projects under Paterson's leadership

06 July 2021

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Know a standout first-time CEO in the mining and exploration sector?

07 June 2021

NEW/EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR

MNN Awards: Well-credentialed Passmore gets Rox rolling

Gold discovery and nickel resources look a promising mix

05 August 2020

NEW/EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR

MNN Awards: Earner and his team 'pumped' about Boda discovery

Dual MNN Awards nominations recognise company's transformational year

24 July 2020

NEW/EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR

MNN Awards: Williamson looks the right stuff for Blackstone's Vietnam play

Integrated plan being overseen by former mining engineer professional and analyst

23 July 2020

NEW/EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR

MNN Awards: Swiericzuk's 'confusing career' leads to new Australian industry

Lessons from iron ore revolution feed into new WA commodity

22 July 2020

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