RE: News!13 Feb 2026 16:29
16:05 Friday news releases that magically don't appear here!
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MKANGO ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES AND APPOINTMENT OF INVESTOR RELATIONS ADVISOR
London / Vancouver: February 13, 2026 - Mkango (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) announces the appointment of Tim Slater to the role of Interim CFO, as Robert Sewell steps down from the role with immediate effect.
Mr. Slater, who was interim CFO at Mkango from January 2020 to June 2022, is a Chartered Accountant and former partner of Shaw Gibbs, a top 50 accountancy firm. He has over fifteen years' experience in the mining sector, acting as interim CFO for a number of listed companies. Mr. Slater will remain in post until a permanent replacement for Mr Sewell is appointed.
Mr. Sewell will remain as a consultant to Mkango to assist with an orderly transition. In connection with Mr. Sewell's resignation, 2,038,589 Restricted Share Units will vest, converting to shares in the Company.
The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Scott Beattie as Senior Advisor, Corporate Development.
Mr. Beattie is a senior business development and finance executive with over 25 years' experience originating and executing complex cross-border transactions across multiple sectors. He has a strong track record of structuring and delivering capital raises, strategic partnerships, acquisitions and advisory mandates, leveraging long-standing relationships with banks, institutional investors and corporates. His network and execution experience have supported growth initiatives across both developed and emerging markets.
Appointment of Investor Relations Advisor
Mkango has also appointed Montfort Communications Limited, an international communications consultant. Montfort will provide strategic communications and investor relations support to Mkango. Montfort is a leading public relations firm based in London, England. Montfort currently holds no securities of Mkango, however, Montfort may from time to time acquire or dispose of securities of the Company through the market, privately or otherwise, as circumstances or market conditions warrant and in accordance with applicable securities laws. As consideration for the services to be provided, Montfort will receive cash compensation in the amount of £5,000 per month for three months and an administration fee equal to 8% of the cash compensation. The appointment of Montfort is subject to the approval of the TSX-V.
Derek Linfield, Chairman of Mkango commented:
"We are very pleased that Tim Slater has agreed to rejoin the Mkango team as Interim CFO. Tim returns at a pivotal point in the Company's history as it proceeds towards a listing on NASDAQ of the Company's subsidiary, Mkango Rare Earths Limited.
The addition of Scott to the team will allow us to accelerate development of existing and new opportunities in the sector.
We would like to thank Rob for his contribution and wish him well with his future endeavours."