Sabre Resources Ltd (ASX:SBR) has announced the appointment of Mr Rod Wheatley as Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary, effective immediately from 4 November 2026, with Wheatley also assuming responsibility for communications with the ASX under Listing Rule 12.6.

Key Points

  • Rod Wheatley appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary, effective 4 November 2026
  • Wheatley is a CPA-qualified accountant with more than 20 years' experience in the resources industry
  • Wheatley holds a Bachelor of Business from Edith Cowan University and is a member of CPA Australia
  • Wheatley succeeds Jeff Dawkins, who resigned from the role to pursue other opportunities
  • Wheatley is now the person responsible for ASX Listing Rule communications in accordance with Listing Rule 12.6

Rod Wheatley Appointment Details

Sabre Resources disclosed that Rod Wheatley takes on the dual role of Chief Financial Officer and Joint Company Secretary effective immediately from 4 November 2026. According to the filing, Wheatley is a CPA-qualified accountant holding a Bachelor of Business from Edith Cowan University and is a member of CPA Australia. The company stated that Wheatley has more than 20 years' experience in the resources industry, having held senior finance and commercial roles across numerous ASX-listed companies with operations in Australia and overseas.

Departure of Outgoing CFO Jeff Dawkins

The filing states that Rod Wheatley succeeds Mr Jeff Dawkins, who has resigned from the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary role to pursue other opportunities. The company noted it wishes Dawkins well for the future. No further details regarding the circumstances or timing of Dawkins' departure were disclosed in the filing.

ASX Listing Rule 12.6 Responsibility and CEO Comment

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 12.6, the company disclosed that Rod Wheatley is now the person responsible for communications with the ASX in relation to Listing Rule matters, effective 4 November 2026. CEO Jon Dugdale was quoted in the filing stating that the appointment brings a wealth of experience in the resources sector to the company, and that the board looks forward to working with Wheatley as the company advances its Northern Territory portfolio of critical and precious metals projects, as well as uranium and rare earth elements opportunities.