Vital Metals Corp appoints new CFO, director resigns

NEW YORK – Vital Metals Corp (NASDAQ:CRML), a $606 million market cap mining improvement firm specializing in metals and minerals important for electrification and superior applied sciences, introduced the appointment of Mr. Steven R Parkes as its new Chief Monetary Officer, efficient Monday. The corporate’s inventory at present trades at $7.68, having declined almost 29% year-to-date in accordance with InvestingPro knowledge. The corporate additionally disclosed that Ms. Carolyn Trabuco has stepped down from her function as an Unbiased (LON:IOG) Director.

Mr. Parkes succeeds Ms. Melissa Chapman, who has been serving as Interim CFO because the firm’s Nasdaq debut in February 2024. She is credited along with her contributions through the itemizing course of, notably in managing the challenges of various time zones, as she relies in Australia. The Board expressed its gratitude to Ms. Chapman for her efforts throughout this important part.

Bringing over three a long time of worldwide monetary administration expertise, Mr. Parkes has held senior monetary roles in numerous international corporations, akin to RGP, WPP (LON:WPP), Omnicom, Mach7 Applied sciences, and USHealthConnect. His background contains 9 years in public accounting with PKF Worldwide in Australia and vital experience in each USA and Australian accounting requirements. Mr. Parkes, a Licensed Public Accountant since 2003, additionally holds a Bachelor of Enterprise Administration in Accounting from the College of Newcastle.

Ms. Trabuco’s departure from the Board was introduced alongside Mr. Parkes’ appointment. She joined the Board via the corporate’s enterprise mixture with Sizzle Acquisition Corp., the place she served as a Director. The Board acknowledged her vital contributions, particularly throughout Vital Metals Corp’s profitable Nasdaq itemizing and strategic acquisitions. The seek for Ms. Trabuco’s successor is underway, with an announcement anticipated quickly.

Vital Metals Corp’s flagship undertaking, the Wolfsberg Lithium Undertaking in Austria, is Europe’s first totally permitted lithium mine, positioned to help the European market with key lithium merchandise. The corporate has emphasised its strategic location and partnerships as part of its increasing important metals portfolio. InvestingPro evaluation signifies the corporate at present operates with reasonable debt ranges however faces profitability challenges, with an EBITDA of -$3.22 million within the final twelve months. For deeper insights into Vital Metals’ monetary well being and extra evaluation, buyers can entry greater than 30 key metrics and unique ProTips on InvestingPro.

This information relies on a press launch assertion and contains forward-looking statements topic to dangers, uncertainties, and probably inaccurate assumptions. These statements don’t assure future efficiency and contain dangers detailed within the firm’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Trade Fee.

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