Black Rock Mining Ltd (ASX:BKT) has appointed Ian Murray as non-executive director to the board and Jeffrey Dawkins as chief financial officer (CFO) and joint company secretary.
Murray is a well-respected and experienced mining executive with expertise in structuring and financing mining projects.
This expertise will support the financing and development underway at Black Rock’s flagship Mahenge Graphite Project in Tanzania.
Murray will play a critical role in working towards commencing construction of the graphite mine this calendar year.
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Black Rock’s chairman Richard Crookes said: “We are excited to have secured the capabilities and experience that both Ian and Jeff will add to Black Rock.
“Importantly both have extensive experience in the resources sector with a strong resume of success.
“Mahenge is a world class graphite project, I am very much looking forward to working with Ian and Jeff on the next phase in financing the project with an aim to driving positive outcomes for shareholders.”
Murray attracted to quality of project
Murray added: “I’m eager to join the company to advance the Mahenge Graphite project.
“I was attracted to Black Rock for the veracity and quality of the work done by John de Vries and his team all the way from initial studies through to the DFS released last year, and importantly, the compelling economics of the Mahenge Project which are robust from multiple angles.”
Proactive last caught up with Black Rock in mid-March 2019 to discuss the pilot plant testing in China.