IN BRIEF: Critical Mineral Resources names Geraud Moussarie as chair

Critical Mineral Resources PLC - London-based resource developer targeting Moroccan metals - Appoints Geraud Moussarie as chair of the board, noting his ‘significant leadership experience’ in the management of natural resources and infrastructure projects across North and West Africa. Notes Moussarie’s experience at BP PLC, where he held a number of ‘senior roles’ across the region, including senior commercial manager for BP North Africa. Adds that from 2021 to 2023, he served as project director and general manager for Rio Tinto PLC in Guinea.

‘CMR’s strategy is underpinned by a clear ambition - to build CMR into a leading mining company in Morocco and North Africa. As we progress this ambition, we have prioritised strengthening the board with leaders that have operated at the highest level across Africa’s natural resources and infrastructure landscape. Geraud’s appointment as chair is a strong endorsement of CMR’s direction and ambition, and materially enhances our ability to deliver,’ says Chief Executive Charlie Long.

Current stock price: 2.44 pence, down 2.4% on Monday afternoon in London

12-month change: up 81%

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