Black Cat Syndicate ousts managing director James Bruce, with multiple outlets reporting a rapid leadership change less than seven months after he joins the company’s board. One report says the move happens after roughly six months as managing director, while another characterizes it as a “quick” exit.

The West Australian and Business News both describe the termination as sudden. The West Australian specifically uses the term “termination,” while the other outlet phrases it more generally as Bruce being “ousted.” Black Cat Syndicate is based in West Perth and operates as a gold miner. Following the dismissal, the company begins the process of finding new leadership, with The West Australian stating it seeks a new chief.

Across coverage, the core points are consistent: Bruce’s tenure is short, the company acts quickly, and it moves toward appointing a replacement, but outlets differ only in wording and the precise timing described.