Horizonte Minerals PLC (AIM:HZM, TSX:HZM, OTC:HZMMF) has strengthened its board as it moves towards the production phase of its Araguaia and Vermelho nickel developments in Brazil with the appointment of two non-executive directors.
Gillian Davidson joins as an independent non-exec having had 25 years' experience in mining and natural resources and currently as a non-exec on the boards of Central Asia Metals, Lundin Gold (TSX:LUG) and New Gold.
Davidson is also a founding member and chair of the Global Battery Alliance and until 2017 was Head of Mining & Metals at the World Economic Forum.
Vincent Benoit, the other appointment, was CFO at soon to be FTSE 100 member Endeavour Mining PLC (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) between 2016 and 2019 and is currently working at La Mancha, which he rejoined in 2020 having instigated a restructuring in 2012.
Jeremy Martin, Horizonte’s chief executive, commented: "We are delighted to welcome two industry leaders to the board of Horizonte. Gillian and Vincent both bring new expertise to the senior team, particularly in the areas of sustainability, corporate finance and project oversight.
“The appointment of Gillian and Vincent is the first phase of the board's evolution to better reflect our new shareholder register and the skillset required to successfully deliver two tier-one nickel projects through to production."