https://newsletter.mw.creamermedia.com
Business|Financial|Mining|Resources|Services
Business|Financial|Mining|Resources|Services
business|financial|mining|resources|services

Elevra Lithium appoints former Arcadium exec as CFO

20th October 2025

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

Font size: - +

Elevra Lithium, the dual-listed North American lithium producer formed through the merger of Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium, has appointed Christian Cortes as its new CFO following the resignation of Dougal Elder.

The Brisbane-based company announced on Monday that Elder had stepped down as CFO to pursue other opportunities, with Cortes assuming the role effective October 20. Elder would remain with Elevra for three months to ensure a smooth handover and business continuity.

“Dougal has made a valuable contribution to the company during his time at Elevra,” said MD and CEO Lucas Dow. “Dougal played a significant role in the successful merger of Sayona and Piedmont to create Elevra Lithium. He has contributed to strengthening our financial and commercial frameworks, positioning Elevra for long-term value creation. He has been a valued member of the company’s executive leadership team, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”

Cortes joins Elevra from Arcadium Lithium, where he served as chief integration and transformation officer until the company’s acquisition by Rio Tinto. Before that, he held senior roles at Allkem, including CFO and chief of sales and marketing prior to Allkem’s merger with Livent.

With more than 20 years of international experience in the professional services and resources sectors, Cortes began his career as a chartered accountant at PwC, working with public companies in audit and transaction support.

“We are thrilled to welcome Christian to our team as the CFO for Elevra,” Dow said. “Christian's proven track record and experience within the lithium sector will be invaluable as we continue to drive shareholder value. We are confident that his expertise will be instrumental in supporting Elevra's continued growth and success.”

Elevra, which trades on the ASX and on the Nasdaq, operates a diversified portfolio of lithium assets across Quebec, North Carolina, Ghana and Western Australia. 

Edited by Mariaan Webb
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor Online

Article Enquiry

Email Article

Save Article

To advertise email advertising@creamermedia.co.za or click here

Showroom

M and J Mining
M and J Mining

M and J Mining are leading suppliers of physical support systems as used by the underground mining industry. Our selection of products are not...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Invincible Valves
Invincible Valves

Established in 1982, Invincible Valves is a medium-sized enterprise in Germiston, serving global and local markets.

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Magazine round up | 17 October 2025
Magazine round up | 17 October 2025
17th October 2025

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







sq:0.125 0.198s - 127pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now