Aug 24, 2026 – 5.00pmTo those in the know, Bill Beament is a mining rock star – the kind who knew when it was time to go solo.The West Australian founded Develop Global, a mining exploration company that focuses on critical minerals. Unlike most mining companies, Develop runs the mines it owns as well as underground mining services, making Beament a boss whose staff includes geologists, plumbers, electricians, cleaning staff and medical specialists.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Lauren SamsFin editor, deputy editor AFR Magazine and fashion editorLauren Sams is the editor of Fin Magazine, The Australian Financial Review’s luxury quarterly edition. She is also the deputy editor at The Australian Financial Review Magazine and the fashion editor. She writes about the business of fashion and beauty.Iona RennieProducerIona Rennie is a producer at The Australian Financial Review.Fetching latest articles
This miner took home $60m last year. Here’s where he’s targeting next
The West Australian transformed Northern Star into one of the world’s biggest gold miners. Now, the Develop Global CEO is zeroing in on critical minerals.
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