– UK, London – Altona Energy PLC (NEX: ANR), a mining exploration company with a focus on Rare Earth Element mining projects in Africa, today announced the appointment of Martin Wood to its Board as Non-Executive Chairman effective immediately.
“We welcome Martin to the board, as he brings with him many years’ experience in the mining sector, specifically in Africa. His long history as a City professional will provide the Company with valuable insight, helping shape the Board’s decisions when executing its responsibilities on the African Rare Earths projects we are looking to acquire and defining our future strategy as we consider investing in other Rare Earths mining assets.” said Interim CEO, Christian Taylor-Wilkinson.
About Martin Wood
Martin Wood is the founder and Managing Director of Vicarage Capital, an FCA registered, full-service brokerage house which assists junior and mid-cap resources companies. Martin established Vicarage Capital in 2003 and has advised many companies on their AIM listings and long-term mining strategies.
Martin was the CEO of ASX listed, Kogi Iron Limited between 2017 and 2019, where he secured a community development agreement with key stakeholders, arranged indicative offers for full bank debt-based project financing, as well as completing various on-going milestones, including a Scoping Study and metallurgical test work, as part of the definitive feasibility study.
Between 1993 and 2003, Martin worked in corporate finance at NM Rothchild & Sons, Standard Bank, London and Benfield Advisory, providing services to resources companies.
Martin has an MBA from Exeter University which he gained in 1993.
About Altona Energy PLC
Altona is a mining exploration company focused on the evaluation, development and extraction of Rare Earth Element metals in Eastern Africa.
For more information: http://www.altonaenergy.com/
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