Brooke Bibeault Appointed CEO of Makor Resources
Brooke Bibeault, Chief Executive Officer, Makor Resources ● Photo Credit: Makor Resources via Newswire
NEW YORK, June 4, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Makor Resources, a platform focusing on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), has announced the appointment of Brooke Bibeault as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bibeault succeeds Ricus Grimbeek, who will now serve as Chair of the company.
Grimbeek, who founded Makor Resources after a 30-year career with companies like BHP and South 32, emphasized the critical role of ASM in the future of mining amid the global push for a clean economy. “The industry is at an inflection point,” said Grimbeek. “As the world grapples with insufficient exploration and critical mineral shortages, we must recognize the significant contribution that artisanal and small-scale miners can play in the future of mining.”
The ASM sector employs 45 million people globally and provides 233 million indirect jobs. However, these workers often face severe health, social, and environmental risks due to precarious working conditions and lack of access to capital, education, and social safety nets.
“We all have a role to play - as consumers, manufacturers, mining companies,” added Grimbeek. “By integrating ASM mines, we have the opportunity to transform the reputation of the mining sector to one that contributes to shared prosperity and lifts millions out of poverty.”
Makor Resources aims to connect consumers, large-scale corporations, and manufacturers with millions of artisanal miners and their communities. The company uses blockchain technology to trace materials from their source and ensure transparency in the sourcing and manufacturing processes. “We liaise with downstream stakeholders to help them better understand where minerals are sourced and how they are manufactured into final products seen on Main Streets across the globe,” said Bibeault.
Bibeault’s appointment follows her tenure as Chief Marketing Officer at Makor. Grimbeek expressed confidence in her leadership, stating, “Brooke has unique experience in building consumer demand for some of the largest celebrity names and mainstream brands. Her career spans beyond that, and she has worked in community development, placemaking strategy, and advisory roles in the luxury and media sectors. We are excited to combine Makor’s existing expertise with Brooke’s extensive network and experience.”
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Source: Makor Resources via Newswire
