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The Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA) is pleased to announce André Labuschagne, Executive Chairman of Aeris Resources, has joined its Board of Directors.
Mr Labuschagne is an experienced mining executive, carving out a 35-year career primarily in the gold and copper industry.
He has held various executive roles in South Africa, PNG, Fiji and Australia for leading gold companies including Emperor Gold Mines, DRD Gold and AngloGold Ashanti.
As the former managing director of Norton Gold Fields Limited, Mr Labuschagne led the ASX-lister’s evolution into a significant Australian gold producer before its sale to a major Chinese gold company in 2012.
AREEA Chief Executive Steve Knott AM said Mr Labuschagne would be a strong addition to the national employer group’s Board of Directors.
“André is a hands-on leader whose strategic thinking, inclusive approach and decisiveness have not only contributed to successful corporate transactions but stood at the heart of building great teams and companies,” Mr Knott said.
“His executive and operational skills – and long record of bringing value to businesses – will be of great benefit to AREEA’s membership.”
About AREEA’s Board
AREEA is the largest and most diverse national employer group for the Australian resources and energy industry.
Its members include employers in hard rock and critical minerals mining, oil and gas, coal, smelting, refining, transport, logistics, engineering and all other supply and servicing sectors.
As of July 2025, the AREEA Board comprises:
- Julie Fallon (AREEA President), Executive Vice President Technical and Energy Development, Woodside Energy Limited
- Tom Quinn (AREEA Vice President), Non-Executive Director, pitt&sherry, and Vast
- Jo Taylor, (AREEA Vice President), Managing Director, Compass Group Australia
- Johnpaul Dimech, Zone President APMEA, Brazil and LatAm; Region CEO, APMEA, Sodexo
- André Labuschagne, Executive Chairman, Aeris Resources
- Mark Norwell, Managing Director & CEO, Perenti
- Bill Townsend, Senior Vice President Corporate, INPEX
- Simon Younger, Chair, ExxonMobil Australia