Alien Metals confirms appointment of Guy Robertson as Chair

Alien Metals Ltd (LON:UFO), a global minerals exploration and development Company, has announced 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: