Western Australia’s mining community is in shock following the loss of IGO chief executive and respected industry figure Peter Bradford, who died suddenly at the weekend.
Western Australia’s mining community is in shock following the loss of IGO chief executive and respected industry figure Peter Bradford, who died suddenly at the weekend.
IGO issued a statement on Sunday afternoon confirming Mr Bradford had passed away on Saturday October 15.
It highlighted Mr Bradford's "endearing humility and enormous humanity".
“IGO wishes to express its deepest sympathy to Peter’s family and friends,” the company said.
“Peter was an inspirational leader, an innovative and strategic thinker and a compassionate mentor, who transformed IGO into the company that it is today - a globally recognised, ASX100 listed company focused on creating a better planet.
“His passion for mining and resources, and his personal drive to raise the bar across the industry, was unparalleled.”
Mr Bradford joined IGO, formerly Independence Group, in 2014.
He led IGO through a successful period of growth that saw its market capitalisation increase to $11.5 billion, making it the seventh largest WA company listed on the ASX.
His period at the helm was characterised by a number of transformational M&A deals, including the acquisition of nickel miners Western Areas and Sirius Resources, half of Tianqi Lithium’s Australian business and the sale of a minority stake in the Tropicana gold mine.
Collectively, these deals set up IGO to have a strong focus on the rapidly growing 'battery minerals' sector with Mr Bradford strongly advocating its role in decarbonisation.
Described as a champion of the industry, Mr Bradford was also Association of Mining and Exploration Communities president, a mentor for Women in Mining WA and a former committee member and vice president of the WA Mining Club.
IGO chief operating officer Matt Dusci has been appointed interim chief executive.
