Greatland Resources Ltd (AIM:GGP, OTC:GRLGF, FRA:G8G, ASX:GGP) has strengthened its executive leadership team with the appointment of experienced mining engineer Nick Strong as chief operating officer, as the company advances its integrated Telfer-Havieron mining hub in Western Australia.

Strong will join Greatland on October 5, 2026, taking responsibility for Telfer and Havieron operations, including oversight of the brownfield Havieron underground mining development.

Strong brings more than 25 years of operational and leadership experience across the mining industry, with a background spanning gold, base metals and other commodities.

His career includes senior roles with Northern Star Resources, Rio Tinto and Newcrest Mining, with experience managing large-scale underground and open pit mining operations, including at KCGM and Cadia.

Most recently, Strong served as general manager โ€“ Hemi & KCGM Growth at Northern Star Resources, where he directed approvals and operational growth workstreams after previously leading KCGM operations.

Greatland said Strong would work closely with Telfer general manager Mark Benson to maintain consistent mining and processing performance at Telfer while supporting delivery of Havieron's development pathway.

The leadership changes will also see Otto Richter transition from acting chief operating officer to chief technical officer when Strong starts in October.

Richter joined Greatland in 2021 as group mining engineer and led technical due diligence for the acquisition of Telfer and Havieron. He has since been responsible for strategic mine planning and Ore Reserves compilation.

In his new role, Richter will focus on advancing Greatland's growth strategy through strategic mine planning and technical studies, including work on projects such as West Dome Underground.

Greatland managing director Shaun Day said Strong was joining the company at an important point in its growth journey.

"I am delighted that Nick will be joining Greatland as our Chief Operating Officer. Nick joins at an exciting time and is very well placed to lead our operations and substantial growth projects," Day said.

"Nick has deep experience in overseeing large-scale underground and open pit gold and copper mines across Australia, and in planning and delivering large scale development projects."

Day also acknowledged Richter's contribution as acting COO, citing his role in delivering a strong FY26 and significant resource and reserve updates.

"I am delighted to be appointing Otto to an executive leadership role as Chief Technical Officer, allowing him to focus on strategic long-term planning as we continue pursuing a multi-decade integrated Telfer-Havieron mining hub," Day said.

Greatland is a gold and copper mining company listed on the ASX and London Stock Exchange's AIM market, operating from Western Australia.

Its portfolio includes the 100%-owned Telfer mine, the adjacent 100%-owned Havieron gold-copper development project and a significant exploration portfolio in the surrounding Paterson Province region of the East Pilbara.

The company sees the combination of Telfer and Havieron as the foundation for a substantial, long-life gold-copper operation.

Strong is scheduled to begin as COO on October 5, 2026, when Richter will formally move into the CTO role.

The new leadership structure is expected to support continued operational performance at Telfer, development of Havieron and longer-term mine planning across Greatland's Western Australian portfolio.