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AIM: UFO FWB: I3A1
26 April 2023
Alien Metals Ltd
Alien confirms appointment of Guy Robertson as Chair and other changes made to the Board
Alien Metals Ltd (LSE AIM:UFO) ("Alien" or "Company"), a global minerals exploration and development Company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Guy Robertson as Executive Chairman with immediate effect.
Guy has nearly 40 years' experience in the corporate and mining industry. During his time in a number of executive positions he has managed large teams, regularly and successfully delivering on stakeholder engagement. He has extensive experience with raising capital, managing IPOs, acquisitions and disposals, and completing due diligence, all of which span across the ASX, NZX and AIM markets. Guy currently holds Board positions in Hastings Technology Metals (ASX:HAS), Artemis Resources (ASX/AIM:ARV) and Metal Bank Ltd (ASX:MBK).
Rod McIllree will continue with the Company as an executive director for the next 3 to 6 months and thereafter expects to act as a consultant and adviser as part of the Company's strategic review of its non core Australian projects.
In addition, Jo Battershill and Mark Culbert, currently Non-Executive Directors of the Company, have advised the Company that they will retire from the board to concentrate on their main business interests. Jo will leave the Board immediately whilst Mark will continue until 30 June 2023. The Board of Alien would like to thank Jo and Mark for their significant contribution to the Company. The Company is working to appoint a UK based independant Non-Executive Director to join the Board alongside Rod, Dan Smith and Guy and will also look to appoint a Group CEO shortly.
Guy Robertson, incoming Executive Chairman of Alien Metals, commented:
"I am honoured to be appointed as Executive Chairman for Alien Metals and excited for the many opportunities that the portfolio of assets represents. I look forward to working with the team to add value to Alien's shareholders as we look to moving the Hancock Iron Ore project towards development in the near term. I also look forward to working with the team at Alien to develop the Company's Australian PGM and silver assets at Munni Munni and Elizabeth Hill located in Western Australia a tier one mining jurisdiction."
Rod McIllree, director of Alien Metals, commented:
"I am pleased to announce Guy's appointment to the board. I look forward to working with him to continue building out what we see as a simple and profitable mine at Hancock. The Company has been making significant headway on the project and expects to update shareholders on these developments as we achieve significant project milestones. Guy's experience in the mining industry and his financial and strategic planning abilities will be an important asset to draw on at this critical juncture in the Company's development."
Mr Guy Adrian Roberston (aged 70) is or has during the last five years been a director or partner of the following companies and partnerships:
Current: | Past: |
Artemis Resources Limited | Western Metals Pty Ltd |
Bioxyne Limited | Bioxyne International Pty Ltd |
Hastings Technology Metals Ltd | Armada Mining Pty Limited |
Metal Bank Limited | Estrella Resources Limited |
Integrated CFO Solutions Pty Ltd | Karratha Metals Pty Limited |
Gascoyne Metals Pty Ltd | KML No 2 Pty Ltd |
Greentech Metals Limited | Trinity Mongolia Pty Ltd |
Australian Contract Accountants Pty Ltd | Artemis Management Services Pty Ltd |
Brockman Project Holdings Pty Limited | Bellevue Gold Limited |
Lokki Media Pty Ltd | Shear Zone Mining Pty Ltd |
MBK Millennium Pty Ltd | Work And Travel Company New Zealand Limited |
MBK Project Pty Ltd |
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Roar Resources Pty Ltd |
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Oscar Metals Limited |
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The Lincoln Centre |
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Travel Active Australia Pty Ltd |
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Travel Active AU Pair Pty Ltd |
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Westernx Pty Ltd |
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Yangibana Pty Ltd |
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Global Treasure New Zealand Limited |
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Bioxyne International (NZ) Limited |
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Oscar Resources Limited |
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Dorothyeum Rare Earths Pty Ltd |
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Elletaph Resources Pty Ltd |
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GD Wellness Pty Ltd |
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HTM Investments (One) Pty Ltd |
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Fitell Corp. |
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Anco Holdings Limited |
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MBK Resources USA Inc. |
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Other than as disclosed above, there are no further disclosures to be made in accordance with AIM Rule 17 and paragraph (g) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies.
For further information please visit the Company's website at www.alienmetals.uk, or contact:
Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nomad)
James Biddle / Roland Cornish
www.beaumontcornish.com
Tel: +44 (0) 207 628 3396
WH Ireland Ltd
Harry Ansell / Katy Mitchell
Tel +44 (0) 207 220 1666
BlytheRay (Financial PR)
Megan Ray / Said Izagaren
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7138 3204
Notes to Editors
Alien Metals Ltd is a mining exploration and development Company listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE: UFO). The Company's focus is on delivering a profitable, long life direct shipping iron ore operation based out of the Pilbara in Western Australia. In 2019, the Company acquired 51% of the Brockman and Hancock Ranges high-grade (Direct Shipping Ore) iron ore projects and in December 2022 moved to 90% legal and beneficial ownership. The Company also acquired 100% the Vivash Gorge Iron Ore project in the west Pilbara in July 2022.
The Company acquired 100% of the Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, which consists of the Elizabeth Hill Historic Mining Lease and the 115km2 exploration tenement around the mine.
In March 2022 the Company acquired 100% of the former joint venture interest in the Munni Munni Platinum Group Metals and Gold Project in the West Pilbara, Western Australia, one of Australia's major underexplored PGE and base metals projects. Munni Munni holds a historic deposit containing 2.2Moz 4E PGM: Palladium, Platinum, Gold, Rhodium.
The Company also holds silver, copper and base metal projects in various locations around the world however is currently looking at the best way to divest these for the benefit of shareholders.