Shares in the Tim Goyder-chaired DevEx Resources soared after announcing former Rio Tinto high-flyer Marnie Finlayson will be its new boss.

Ms Finlayson is taking the reins as the uranium explorer’s managing director starting next month. DevEx’s stock finished 48 per cent higher on Wednesday at 17¢, giving the junior a market capitalisation of $75 million.

“Her global experience, strategic capability and strong leadership credentials make her ideally suited to driving the next phase of DevEx’s growth — advancing our high-quality, district-scale uranium portfolio in the Northern Territory . . . and unlocking the value of our Kennedy rare earths project in Queensland,“ Mr Goyder said.

“Marnie has carved out an impressive career in the international mining industry, including many years op

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