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Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths has announced that its long-serving Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Lacaze, will retire after 12 years at the helm, marking the end of a transformative era for the company. The announcement comes at a critical time as Western countries increasingly prioritize securing supply chains for rare earth elements, a sector in which Lynas is the largest producer outside China.
According to a company statement released on Tuesday, Lynas’ board has already begun the search for a new CEO and will consider both internal and external candidates. To ensure a smooth leadership transition, Lacaze will remain with the company until the end of the current financial year. Following the news, Lynas shares rose nearly 3%, reflecting strong investor confidence and broader gains across the rare earths sector.
During her tenure, Amanda Lacaze oversaw a remarkable turnaround and growth story, with Lynas’ share price increasing roughly twelvefold. Investors and analysts widely credit her leadership for stabilizing the company’s finances and positioning it as a strategic supplier of critical minerals. Dylan Kelly of shareholder Terra Capital described her achievements as “spectacular,” highlighting the successful renegotiation of debt with Japanese partners, progress toward establishing a North American processing plant, and the construction of a major new processing facility in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Market participants echoed similar sentiments. Andy Forster, a portfolio manager at Argo Investments in Sydney, noted that Lynas now operates processing facilities well ahead of competitors, reinforcing its dominant position in rare earth element production. He added that Lacaze has left the company exceptionally well positioned for future growth.
Appointed CEO in 2014 after serving as a non-executive director, Lacaze previously held senior roles at Telstra and Nestlé. She is also recognized as the longest-serving female CEO on the ASX, according to Forbes. Her departure highlights ongoing gender imbalance in corporate leadership, with data from Chief Executive Women showing that nine out of ten ASX-listed CEOs are male.
As Lynas enters its next chapter, Lacaze’s legacy is firmly cemented as one of the most impactful leaders in Australia’s resources sector.
