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Former Newcrest CEO Ian Smith Joins Southern Cross Gold Board
Mining Industry Leader Who Transformed Newcrest into Global Gold Major Appointed Non-Executive Di...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Former Newcrest CEO Ian Smith Joins Southern Cross Gold BoardMining Industry Leader Who Transformed Newcrest into Global Gold Major Appointed Non-Executive DirectorVancouver, British Columbia and Melbourne, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2026) - Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (TSX: SXGC) (ASX: SX2) (OTCQX: SXGCF) (FSE: MV3) (\"SXGC\", \"SX2\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Ian Smith as a Non-Executive Director of the Company, effective immediately.Mr Ian Smith is a highly experienced executive and director with more than 45 years working in, and leading, domestic and international mining and mining services companies. He has held some of the most senior positions in the global resources industry.Key Highlights:Ian Smith, former Managing Director and CEO of Newcrest Mining and Orica, appointed Non-Executive Director Over 45 years of mining industry leadership across gold, copper, uranium, and mining servicesTransformed Newcrest from US$4.5 billion to US$30 billion market capitalisation during his tenure as CEO Grew Newcrest gold reserves by 245% and copper reserves by 375% Former Chairman of the Minerals Council of Australia; currently Chairman of VHM Ltd (ASX: VHM) Fourth-generation connection to Broken Hill – birthplace of Australia's mining industryTom Eadie, Non-Executive Chairman, commented: \"Ian and I worked together at Pasminco decades ago, and I have followed his remarkable career ever since. What he achieved at Newcrest - growing it from a mid-tier producer into a global top-three gold company - remains one of the great Australian mining success stories. On behalf of the Board, I warmly welcome Ian to Southern Cross Gold.\"Michael Hudson, President & CEO, commented: \"We are honoured to welcome Ian Smith to our board. Ian brings exactly the operational and strategic expertise we need as we transition Sunday Creek from discovery to development. His deep experience building globally significant underground gold operations, combined with his understanding of Victorian mining through his current role at VHM, makes him an exceptional addition. Ian's track record of creating shareholder value speaks for itself.\"Newcrest Mining (2006-2011)As Managing Director and CEO of Newcrest Mining, Mr Smith transformed the company from a mid-tier p...