Electric Metals Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
Electric Metals Announces Changes to its Board of Directors
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 20, 2024 / Electric Metals (USA) Limited
("EML" or the "Company") (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) announces that it has accepted
the resignations of Megan McElwain and John Kutkevicius from the board as they pursue other
endeavors. The Company would like to thank Ms. McElwain and Mr. Kutkevicius for their
service to the Electric Metals board and wishes them well.
The Company also announces the appointment of Michèle McCarthy and Sylvia Chento the
Board as independent directors.
Ms. McCarthy is the President of McCarthy Law Professional Corporation and President and
Chief Executive Officer of Independent Review Inc. She has served on several boards and has
significant experience in corporate restructuring and regulatory compliance. Michèle currently
serves on the boards of Osisko Development Corp. and Russell Investments Corporate Class.Ms.
McCarthy holds an LLB and LLM in Securities Law from Osgoode Hall and has been accredited
with an ICD.D designation.
Ms. Chen is currently the Vice President of Finance at Dundee Precious Metals. She is an
accomplished finance professional with a successful career spanning across global Canadian
firms and publicly listed companies in diverse sectors, including the mining industry for the last
10+ years. Sylvia holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and an MBA in Accounting, as well as
designations including Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), U.S. Certified
Public Accountant (CPA), and U.S. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Additionally, the Company is pleased to announce that Dr. Quinton Hennigh has been elected
chairman of the board of directors.
Brian Savage, CEO, commented: "We would like to thank Megan and John for their valuable
contributions to the Company and wish them the best in their future endeavors. We are also
excited to welcome Michèle and Sylvia to the board as independent directors. Both bring a
wealth of expertise and experience that will be instrumental as we continue to advance our
strategic objectives. Additionally, we are pleased to have elected Dr. Quinton Hennigh as
chairman of the board, further strengthening our leadership as we move forward."
About Electric Metals (USA) Limited
Electric Metals (USA) Limited (TSXV:EML)(OTCQB:EMUSF) is a US-based mineral
development company with manganese and silver projects geared to supporting the transition to
clean energy. The Company's principal asset is the Emily Manganese Project in Minnesota,
which has been the subject of considerable technical studies, including National Instrument 43-
101 Technical Reports - Resource Estimates. The Company's mission in Minnesota is to become
a domestic US producer of high-value, high-purity manganese metal and chemical products to
supply the North American electric vehicle battery, technology and industrial markets. With
manganese playing a critical and prominent role in lithium-ion battery formulations, and with no
current domestic supply or active mines for manganese in North America, the development of
the Emily Manganese Project represents a significant opportunity for America, the State of
Minnesota and for the Company's shareholders.
For further information, please contact:
Electric Metals (USA) Limited
Brian Savage
CEO & Director
(303) 656-9197
or
Valerie Kimball
Director Investor Relations
720-933-1150
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SOURCE: Electric Metals (USA) Limited