10 Apr 2013 07:00
10 April 2013
StratMin Global Resources Plc
("StratMin" or the "Company")
Non-Executive Director Appointments
StratMin Global Resources Plc (AIM: STGR), the graphite production and exploration company with assets in Madagascar, today announces that David Premraj and Marius Pienaar have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors of the Company with immediate effect. This fulfils the rights under the sale and purchase agreement dated 8 November 2012 to appoint two Graphmada Equity Pte Ltd nominated Directors.
David Ranil Premraj (aged 30) is also the Director of Corporate Development for Beacon Hill Resources Plc and previously worked at Macquarie Group, where he gained analytical and debt funding experience. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne. David also represents the interests of Consolidated Minerals Pte Ltd and Consolidated Resources Pte Ltd.
Marthinus (Marius) Johannes Hendrik Pienaar (45) has over 20 years' experience in all aspects of mineral project development including project origination, exploration and production. A specialist in equipment and processing plant design, Marius has a proven track record of project development internationally. Marius is responsible for overall project management at the Graphmada mine site. Marius was a Director of One Vision until 14 September 2012 and retains a minority shareholding in the company.
Gobind Sahney, Chairman of StratMin, commented: "We are pleased to welcome Mr. Premraj and Mr. Pienaar to the Board of StratMin as Non-Executive Directors. Their skills and experience in the mining sector, in particular with African operations and in one instance on site in Madagascar, make them ideal additions to StratMin's Board. We look forward to their contributions at what is an exciting time for the Company as we progress through the next stages into full production."
Additional disclosures pursuant to Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules for David Premraj:
Current directorships:
Beacon Hill Resources Plc
Beacon Hill Resources Pty Ltd
Past directorships:
Global Gold Consolidated Resources Limited
There is no other information that is required to be disclosed with regards to the appointment of David Premraj pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.
Additional disclosures pursuant to Schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules for Marius Pienaar:
Current directorships:
Viking Investment Limited
Graphmada SARL
Pintail Consultants Pty Limited
Past directorships:
Sea Breeze Group Pty Ltd
One Vision Mineral Processing Pty Ltd
There is no other information that is required to be disclosed with regards to the appointment of Marius Pienaar pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules.
For further information please visit www.stratminglobal.comor contact:
StratMin Global Resources Plc |
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Gobind Sahney | +44 (0) 207 467 1700 |
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Libertas Capital Corporate Finance Limited (Nomad and Joint Broker) |
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Sandy Jamieson/Ciaran Walsh | +44 (0) 207 569 9650 |
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Peterhouse Corporate Finance (Joint Broker) |
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Jon Levinson | + 44 (0) 20 7562 3357 |
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Optiva Securities Limited (Joint Broker) |
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Jeremy King | +44 (0) 20 3137 1904 |
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Tavistock Communications (Financial PR and IR) |
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Jessica Fontaine/Simon Hudson/Conrad Harrington | +44 (0) 207 920 3150 |
About StratMin Global Resources:
StratMin Global Resources Plc is a graphite production and exploration company with assets in Madagascar. Its 100% owned subsidiary Graphmada ships from its plant located at its Loharano license area. The Company believes the additional licence areas owned by Graphmada are highly prospective and provide considerable exploration and production upside potential.
StratMin Global Resources acquired 100% Graphmada Equity Pte Ltd, the holding company of Graphmada SARL, on 28 January 2013.
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