Atalaya Mining Plc, a prominent mining and development group, has announced the appointment of Kate Harcourt to its Board of Directors as an independent Non-Executive Director. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's commitment to sustainable mining practices and environmental excellence, leveraging Harcourt's extensive experience in the sector.
Atalaya Mining Plc (AIM:ATYM, TSX:AYM) has announced the appointment of Kate Harcourt as an independent Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors, effective May 18, 2022. Harcourt brings over 30 years of experience in sustainability consultancy within the mining sector, a move that underscores Atalaya's dedication to enhancing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Kate Harcourt, aged 58, has a distinguished career spanning over three decades, primarily focused on sustainability within the mining industry. Her extensive background includes various independent sustainability consultancy roles, such as ESG Officer and ESG Adviser, for several UK-linked mining companies including Cornish Lithium, Adriatic Metals, and Tara Resources. Before 2010, she held significant positions such as Director of Health, Safety, Environment, Communities and Securities at MagIndustries, and Senior Environmental Scientist roles at Golder Associates (UK) Ltd, Wardell Armstrong, and SRK (UK) Ltd.
Harcourt's academic credentials include a BSc (Hons) in Natural Environmental Science from Sheffield University and an MSc in Environmental Technology (Pollution) from Imperial College, where she also earned a Diploma (DIC). She is a Chartered Environmentalist, a Member of the Institution of Environmental Scientists, and was recognized as one of the "100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining" in 2018.
Roger Davey, Chairman of Atalaya Mining Plc, expressed his enthusiasm for Harcourt's appointment, stating, "Her appointment as an independent Non-Executive Director and her expertise in developing sustainable mining practices will reinforce the work we are already undertaking to decarbonize our operations and will ensure we deliver best-in-class environmental strategies going forward, as we grow our production."
Alberto Lavandeira, CEO of Atalaya Mining, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainable management. "Atalaya recently published its 2021 Sustainability Report in line with our commitment to the sustainable management of our mining operations. We endeavour to achieve excellence in environmental performance, abiding by environmental standards beyond those set by international regulations, and Kate's experience will be critical to implementing this ethos across our portfolio. This is an exciting time for the Company and we are pleased to have Kate as part of the team."
This appointment is a clear indication of Atalaya Mining's proactive approach to integrating advanced sustainability practices into its core operations, aiming for environmental performance that surpasses international standards.
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