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Highlights:
Meredith Campion appointed non-executive director.
CEO role expanded to Managing Director.
Metallurgical testing at Broken Hill project advancing.
Hawsons Iron (ASX:HIO) enhances board and management, advancing metallurgical testwork at Broken Hill while focusing on green steel production and leveraging expertise for project development.
Hawsons Iron (ASX:HIO) has strengthened its leadership team as the company progresses the Hawsons Iron Project in Broken Hill, New South Wales. The recent board restructure, coupled with continued metallurgical testing, positions the company to advance its green steel production strategy while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Who Is Joining the Board?
Meredith Campion will join Hawsons Iron as a non-executive director from 1 December, following the retirement of Tony McGrady. Campion brings extensive legal and corporate experience in the resources sector, having been a founding partner of Allen & Overy’s Perth office before its merger with Shearman & Sterling.
Her expertise spans corporate, commercial, energy, and resources law, covering mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raisings, compliance, and due diligence programs. This knowledge is expected to provide valuable support as the company develops the Hawsons Iron Project.
What Changes Are Happening in Management?
In addition to the board appointment, Hawsons CEO Tom Revy’s title has been expanded to include Managing Director, effective from 25 November. The terms of this expanded role remain consistent with those of his CEO appointment, enabling a unified leadership structure to oversee ongoing project development and strategic initiatives.
What Is Happening at the Hawsons Iron Project?
The company is advancing metallurgical testing at its Broken Hill project. Phase one of the CSIRO research program focused on tailings samples indicated hematite and quartz dominate the material, while magnetite levels were minimal. The findings guide the company’s approach to extending metallurgical testwork, providing critical data for processing optimisation and green steel production initiatives.
How Is Hawsons Iron Advancing Green Steel Production?
Hawsons Iron is committed to producing green steel in alignment with International Finance Corporation Performance Standards. The ongoing metallurgical testing and project development support this objective, ensuring that the company’s operations meet international sustainability benchmarks while creating high-quality iron products.
Why Does the Board Restructure Matter?
The appointment of a director with extensive corporate and legal expertise enhances governance and strategic oversight. With experience in resources sector transactions and compliance, Meredith Campion strengthens the board’s capability to navigate complex regulatory, commercial, and operational challenges.
The retirement of Tony McGrady marks the conclusion of a period of significant project development and change. His guidance on government-related matters and project insights have been acknowledged as valuable to the company’s growth trajectory.
What Are the Next Steps for the Project?
Hawsons Iron plans to:
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Extend metallurgical testwork across its Broken Hill project.
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Apply insights from the CSIRO program to optimise iron processing.
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Align green steel production processes with international standards.
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Leverage board and management expertise to advance project development efficiently.
These initiatives collectively aim to support long-term project value and ensure sustainable operations in the emerging green steel sector.
