Greg Field. Image: Deep Yellow.
The Board of Deep Yellow Limited (ASX: DYL) announced that Greg Field will be appointed to the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, commencing no later than May 1, 2026.
Field’s appointment follows a comprehensive search undertaken as part of the leadership transition plan, the company said.
A qualified mining engineer, Field was previously Managing Director – Project Development at Rio Tinto. Over a 29-year career in the resources sector, Field has gained extensive experience across operations and project studies, and significantly, he has extensive experience of both brownfield and greenfield capital project execution.
During his tenure at Rio Tinto, Field delivered multiple major studies and projects across a range of commodities, including diamonds, copper, aluminum and lithium. His execution capability spans large-scale developments such as the $7 billion Oyu Tolgoi underground project, as well as smaller technically complex processing facilities including the $400 million Rincon DLE plant in Argentina and the $1.3 billion AP60 aluminum smelter in Quebec.
Field began his career in South Africa and is familiar with Namibia, which is a key operating region for Deep Yellow. He has lived and worked in Western Australia, including in remote operations during his tenure with Argyle Diamonds and his global career experience spans South Africa, Australia, Mongolia, the United States, Canada and Argentina.
Field joins Deep Yellow at a pivotal time for the company and the broader uranium sector.
“I believe uranium has a key role to play in the global transition to clean energy, and Deep Yellow is uniquely positioned to contribute to that shift,“ Field said in a statement.
“I have been impressed by the depth of experience within the Deep Yellow team and the progress achieved on the Tumas Project. I am fully aligned with the company’s strategy, and with two execution ready projects in Tumas and Mulga Rock, the Company is well-positioned to capture the upside potential of the market and deliver long-term value to shareholders.“