Western Magnesium Corporation has announced that due to health concerns, long-time board director Robert Brown has accepted a new role as Honorary Technical Director Emeritus.
Brown will now focus his unparalleled experience on the company’s technical expertise, recusing himself from the duties of an active board member. His legacy spans over 70 years and he has served on the board since 2013.
Along with his operational and academic experience, he has amassed a wealth of industry knowledge in magnesium and varied metals in both ferrous and non-ferrous materials dating back to the 1960’s, Western Magnesium noted.
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Affectionately known as “Magman,” the company said Brown’s technical management expertise spans decades in light metal foundries and reduction plant operations as well as consultant work with major international magnesium companies in the evaluation, planning, design, marketing, and troubleshooting of new, successful operations.
Brown’s proficiency in the magnesium metal industry has had a lasting impact from serving as a longstanding publisher of Magnesium Monthly Review, as a contributing editor and columnist for Light Metal Age and Australian Journal of Mining, and as a technical consultant to Magnesium.com.
“It has been a true honor to serve on the company’s Board of Directors with some of the finest in the industry. To witness the materialization of WMC’s revolutionary approach has been a true gift. I look forward to my continued work with the corporation,” Brown said in a statement.
Edward Lee, executive chairman, added: “Bob will always have a special place with this company as his guidance on new technical ideas has always been based on solid practical applications. He will remain an active participant where his expertise and guidance can continue to help steer the technology of the company.”
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