FOLLOW THE LEADERS: THE LATEST EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS

KEEP UP WITH THE LATEST EXECUTIVE MOVEMENTS ACROSS THE MINING SECTOR, FEATURING ANGLO AMERICAN, FORTESCUE, LIONTOWN RESOURCES AND ALLIGATOR ENERGY.

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Anglo American has streamlined its leadership team after selling its steelmaking coal and nickel assets and reshaping its portfolio to focus on copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients.

"Reflecting those changes, we are consolidating our production businesses under a chief operating officer, with Ruben Fernandes appointed with effect from July 1," Anglo chief executive officer (CEO) Duncan Wanblad said.

Anglo regional director - Africa and Australia Themba Mkhwanazi stepped down from their role at the end of June, having overseen the successful demerger of Valterra Platinum.

Elsewhere, Yasmin Broughton has joined the Fortescue board as a non-executive director.

With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Broughton has a background in law, mergers and acquisitions, finance and corporate governance.

"I am excited to join Fortescue at this transformational time in the company's journey towards the decarbonisation of its operations and its growth into a green technology, energy, and metals company," Broughton said.

"I look forward to leveraging my corporate and commercial experience in resources and energy markets and my passion for sustainable practices to contribute to the company's growth strategy and deliver value to its shareholders."

Fortescue executive chairman Andrew Forrest said Broughton is an accomplished leader and experienced company director.