Recent hires by NGCFor those that can't do any hard DD ..like reading NR's Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 31, 2022) - Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC) (OTC Pink: NGPHF) (the "Company" or "Northern") is pleased to announce that it has retained Hugues Jacquemin to act as a Special Advisor to the Board on matters relating to development of the Company's Bissett Creek graphite project, management and operation of assets being acquired from subsidiaries of Imerys Group ("Imerys") (see December 2, 2021 announcement), and the evaluation of opportunities to expand the Company's business through acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Hugues has over 30 years of senior management experience in a number of diverse industries including graphite mining and processing, lithium ion and other battery materials, fuel cells and hydrogen production, graphene and carbon nanotubes, graphite and carbon materials including carbon black and carbon and glass fibre composites. Hugues was previously Chief Executive Officer of the Graphite and Carbon Division of Imerys and acted as an independent expert for NINE58 Advisors, an arm's length investment advisory firm based in the United Kingdom which advised Northern on the acquisitions from Imerys.
Gregory Bowes, CEO commented that "Northern is very pleased to have retained the services of a very experienced graphite executive such as Hugues who will help guide the Company as we continue to expand and grow. The recent acquisition of assets from Imerys was just the first step in this process."
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 4, 2022) - Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC) (OTC Pink: NGPHF) (the "Company" or "Northern") is pleased to announce a number of new management appointments which are part of an ongoing process designed to strengthen the Company's management team. These new additions will help guide Northern through the transition to an operating and producing company on closing of the previously announced acquisition of two graphite mines from Imerys SA. (read Press Release here) Northern is set to become the only North American and third largest graphite producer outside of China at a time when graphite demand is forecast to rise significantly due to growing EV demand.
David Marsh, B.Sc., Chief Operating Officer
Dave has 40 years of combined experience managing the process engineering divisions of leading international consulting companies and working in industry where he has led companies in taking their mining projects from the scoping level through to feasibility, construction and operations. Dave was previously Chief Operating Officer of Avalon Advanced Materials and General Manager, Project Development for Paladin Energy. He has extensive experience with operations in southern Africa, including Namibia.
Christopher Parks, CPA CGA Chief Financial Officer
Chris was previously Chief Financial Officer of Northern Vertex Mining Corp. and Corporate Controller of Imperial Metals Corporation, and has over 20 years of experience managing the financial affairs of mining companies from the junior exploration stage to production and operations. Chris will act as CFO through the transition period.
Nathalie Pilon, CPA CMA, Director of Finance and Administration
Nathalie is a hands on financial professional who specializes in designing and implementing systems and controls that enable development stage companies to seamlessly transition to production and operations. She has previously performed this role through senior financial positions with Endeavor Mining, Roxgold Inc. and Orezone Gold Corporation.
Kirk Swales, Sales Manager
Kirk has over 35 years of sales and marketing experience in the graphite industry. For the last 17 years he has been with Imerys SA and was responsible for the sale of concentrates from the Lac des Iles mine.
Gregory Bowes, CEO, commented that, "On behalf of the Board of Directors I wish to welcome Dave, Chris, Nathalie and Kirk to the team as we embark upon a very exciting journey in transitioning from a development stage company to a producer. John McNeice CPA CA is resigning as CFO and the Board of Directors would like to thank him for the very capable and efficient manner in which he handled this role over the past four years. John will remain as Corporate Secretary and will assist with the transition of Northern's finance functions to the new team."