We asked for nominations from our readers through June, which helped the editorial team come up with the final list of nominees.
This year, we have 21 nominees across the four categories, reflecting some of the standout performers of the 2022 financial year.
CEO of the Year, sponsored by Vocus
David Southam - Mincor Resources
Dave Reeves - Calidus Resources
Kim Massey - Capricorn Metals
Duncan Craib - Boss Resources
Brett Lynch - Sayona Mining
An honourable mention goes to departing managing directors and former CEO of the Year nominees, Pilbara Minerals' Ken Brinsden and Fortescue Metals Group's Elizabeth Gaines.
Emerging Leader of the Year, sponsored by SGS
Chris Hansen- Greenstone
Rod Corps - NiCo Resources
Aaron Colleran - AIC Mines
Tony Ottaviano - Liontown Resources
Karen Wellman - Jindalee Resources
Deal of the Year
Sandfire Resources for the acquisition of the MATSA copper complex in Spain
Evolution Mining for the acquisition of the remaining 70% of the Ernest Henry copper-gold mine in Queensland
IGO for the takeover of Western Areas
EMR Capital for the demerger and IPO of 29Metals
Explorer of the Year
Predictive Discovery for the NE Bankan gold project in Guinea
Carnaby Resources for the Greater Duchess copper project in Queensland
Antipa Minerals for the Minyari Dome gold project in Western Australia
Coda Minerals for the Elizabeth Creek copper project in South Australia
Trigg Mining for the Lake Throssell potash project in WA
Azure Minerals for the Andover nickel-copper project in WA
Rumble Resources for the Earaheedy zinc-lead project in WA
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Congratulations to the shortlisted companies and individuals and thank you to everyone that took the time to nominate.
The nominees will be profiled by MNN in the coming weeks.
The judges, comprising MNN's editorial team and a panel of industry leaders, will then vote on the winners in each category, which will be announced by the end of this month.
