Ramzi Fawaz has been appointed president and CEO of Ambler Metals, joint venture partners South32 and Trilogy Metals announced on Tuesday.
Fawaz joins Ambler, which is exploring and developing the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in Alaska, from Newmont, where he was senior VP projects until October last year.
“With decades of experience in the development of major resources projects, his leadership will be integral to the next phase of Arctic studies and unlocking the value of the Ambler District’s high-quality base and precious metals resources,” said South32 CEO Graham Kerr.