The Tiwai Point smelter chief executive has resigned. Hamilton will leave his role as NZAS chief executive and general manager in July. READ MORE:* Rio Tinto says 'nonsense' in electricity code a barrier to saving Tiwai Point smelter* Rio Tinto 'not bluffing' about threat to shut Tiwai Point smelter* Rio Tinto considering closing Tiwai Aluminium SmelterHamilton began his career at Tiwai as a research engineer in 1996 and worked as far afield as the Buzwagi Gold Mine in Tanzania. NZAS announced Hamilton’s appointment as chief executive and general manager in 2018 just two days after the resignation of his predecessor Gretta Stephens. LOUISA STEYL/STUFF New Zealand Aluminium Smelter chief executive Stewart Hamilton wants Tiwai to scale back up to work at capacity for the next four years.

Source: Stuff May 06, 2021 21:57 UTC