BoD9 Feb 2026 09:13
Phoenix Copper Limited (AIM: PXC; OTCQX ADR: PXCLY), the AIM quoted, 100% USA focused base and precious metals emerging producer and exploration company, announces that the Board has resolved to suspend Marcus Edwards-Jones and Richard Wilkins from their roles as Executive Chairman and Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary, respectively, with immediate effect.
The Company's Board has commenced investigations into allegations made in relation to Mr Edwards-Jones's and Mr Wilkins's recent conduct and certain historic payments made to Lloyd Edwards-Jones S.A.S., the Company's former Corporate Finance Adviser. The investigations are being undertaken with input from the Company's professional advisers and a further announcement will be made as soon as these investigations have concluded.
To minimise any disruption to the ongoing operations of the Company during the period of Mr Edwards-Jones's and Mr Wilkins's suspension, the Company has put interim financial oversight arrangements in place while it advances the appointment of an interim CFO. This interim role will be covered until such time as Mr Wilkins's and Mr Edwards-Jones's suspension is over and a conclusion has been reached on the outcome of the investigation. The individual concerned will be supported by Catherine Evans, Chair of the Audit Committee and Ryan McDermott, CEO, as well as by other members of the Board and senior management team to ensure operational continuity.