Develop announced that it has appointed Elle Farris as General Counsel and Company Secretary, effective 26 June 2023. Ms. Farris is a highly experienced legal practitioner who has advised major resources companies in a range of areas. She is currently Senior Corporate Counsel and External Relations for Newmont.

In this role, Ms. Farris has advised on global strategies for the electrification and automation of both surface and underground mining ecosystems as well as major M&A transactions. Ms. Farris was named the Minerals Council of Australia Exceptional Young Woman in Australian Resources and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia Young Outstanding Women in Resources in 2022.