Management change has come in wake of the mining giant’s decision to sell the Yeelirrie uranium asset in Western Australia to Cameco Corporation.
The next phase of studies for Olympic Dam open-pit is said to be secured by consolidating it into base metal sector.
The move is in line with company’s strategy for long-term copper plans, one of its five core commodities.
The management transition is expected to be completed by 31 March 2013.
