Critical Mineral Resources PLC (LSE:CMRS) announced that chairman Christopher Lambert has left the board of directors with immediate effect.
The Morocco-focussed exploration and development company concurrently announced the appointment of Noureddine Sabraoui, Critical Minerals’ general manager, as chief operating officer with immediate effect.
Sabraoui has had an extensive career in the Moroccan mining industry as a geologist in the region, having held several senior roles for Moroccan and foreign-owned companies including as general manager for operating mines in the industrial minerals sector.
He has also run his own geological and mining services business and he co-founded the Moroccan Association of Mining Companies.
Charles Long, chief executive of Critical Minerals, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Noureddine to the board and look forward to continuing to work closely with him to execute our strategy.
“Noureddine is a highly experienced geologist, mine operator and manager.
“He possesses unrivalled knowledge of Morocco’s mining industry and its metals trading opportunities, as well as the high-quality project deal flow that exists in the country.”
