Ms Keats is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of corporate and commercial experience. With nearly 15 years in the mining industry, she has held senior management, executive, and Managing Director positions within publicly listed companies, navigating all phases of the development cycle. Ms. Keats brings significant expertise in legal matters, operations, financing, government relations, and off-take agreements. During her tenure at uranium producer Paladin Energy, Ms Keats managed the group’s legal function during the last uranium cycle at a pivotal moment when the company advanced its second African mine from development into production. Prior to these roles, Ms. Keats was employed by a top-tier national law firm and a boutique mining law firm.
More recently, Ms Keats served as a CEO and Managing Director at uranium explorer, ENRG Elements (ASX:EEL).