Interestingly, few Heavy Minerals Sands (HMS) are not easily replaced and are exclusive in select Countries, making them both rare and valuable. Of late, the HMS industry has been gaining business traction due to the soaring demand in the manufacture of important construction and industrial products, which makes them both valuable and rare.
An explorer of HMS in the world-class location of Mozambique is MRG Metals Limited (ASX: MRQ). The Company has relinquished all its Australian projects to focus on the recently acquired Corridor Projects HMS in the Southeast African nation, which hosts the largest HMS titanium feedstock resources in the World. Mozambique also is home to few of the World’s superlative mineral sands mines.
MRQ’s HMS Project and Drill targets (Source: MRQ’s Report)
Exploration to date has shown excellent results at the Project and 2020 is anticipated to be an exciting time for MRG with an extensive flow of information to come to Shareholders as it materialises the development of a World class HMS asset at Koko Massava (the initial prospect at the Project) and other HMS assets to follow.
To know about recent developments at the Project, READ HERE.
The question that arises now is- Which team is driving this rapid pace of development for the Company? Let’s find out about MRQ’s Board and Management-
Andrew Van Der Zwan
Chairman & Non-Executive Director
Mr Andrew holds both domestic and international exposure in commercial and engineering with over 30 years of experience. Currently a Non-Executive Director of Argo Exploration Ltd (ASX: AXT) since March 2013 and JV Global Limited (ASX:JVG) since 2019 besides being associated with MRQ:
· Mr Andrew, a BA Chemical Engineering (with Honours) degree holder, was employed in various senior positions in the US, Australia, Africa and Europe within the worldwide operations of Exxon Mobil for 17 years (1986 to 2003).
· For 4 years he was a Non-Executive Director of Gulfx Ltd.
· For 2 years he was a Non-Executive Director of Titan Energy.
· He was the General Manager of Fuels and Marketing at United Petroleum in 2011 and CEO of United Petroleum in 2013.
· Since February 2011 until January 2013, Mr Andrew served as MRQ’s Managing Director.
· He became Chairman in October 2013 and maintains his association as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Christopher Gregory
Non-Executive Director
Christopher holds a BSc in Geology and has been a Non-Executive Director of MRQ since August 2013. He has extensive global experience in the discovery and operation of minerals projects, including successful operations in developing countries where government and community stakeholder management is essential.
· Christopher’s career foundation was 22 years with Rio Tinto where he started out as a graduate geologist and held numerous senior leadership roles, working and living throughout the Asia Pacific Region.
· He holds a prolonged record of mineral discoveries in Laos, Chile, Australia and Sweden among other places.
· He presently serves as Vice President, Operational Geology and Exploration at Mandalay Resources Corporation (TSX:MND).
· He is a Director and Foundation Partner of Sasak Minerals / SensOre (Private).
Shane Turner
Non-Executive Director & Company Secretary
Associated with MRQ since incorporation (2011) as a Non-Executive Director, Company Secretary and a CFO. Mr Shane is a Chartered Accountant and Bachelor of Business degree holder with over 30 years accounting and financial experience Mr Shane is currently employed at the Ballarat office of RSM Australia as a specialist Business Advisor post the merger between RSM and his own accounting practice:
· He was employed at a large regional public accounting practice for 10 years and KPMG for 3 years.
· He has served for 2 years at Metminco Limited as a Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary.
· At Redcliffe Resources Ltd, he was offering tax, business advisory and secretarial services.
· Is also serving as a Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary to White Rock Minerals Ltd since August 2015.
Mark Alvin
General Manager – Mozambique Operations
With over two decades worth experience in multi-commodity minerals exploration and mining in North America, Australia and Africa-
· Mr Mark brings foundation management skills developed in Rio Tinto and a strong, proven exploration to pre-development track record Tier 1 and secondary ore deposit discoveries in titanium and zircon HMS in both Mozambique and Tanzania.
· He has worked extensively in Mozambique on HMS projects and has good rapport with local, regional and state representatives, giving a huge leverage to MRQ.
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This website is a service of Kalkine Media Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 629 651 672. The website has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as a complete source of information on any particular company. The above article is sponsored but NOT a solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell or hold the stock of the company (or companies) under discussion. We are neither licensed nor qualified to provide investment advice through this platform.
MRQ’s HMS Project and Drill targets (Source: MRQ’s Report)
Exploration to date has shown excellent results at the Project and 2020 is anticipated to be an exciting time for MRG with an extensive flow of information to come to Shareholders as it materialises the development of a World class HMS asset at Koko Massava (the initial prospect at the Project) and other HMS assets to follow.
To know about recent developments at the Project, READ HERE.
The question that arises now is- Which team is driving this rapid pace of development for the Company? Let’s find out about MRQ’s Board and Management-
Andrew Van Der Zwan
Chairman & Non-Executive Director
Mr Andrew holds both domestic and international exposure in commercial and engineering with over 30 years of experience. Currently a Non-Executive Director of Argo Exploration Ltd (ASX: AXT) since March 2013 and JV Global Limited (ASX:JVG) since 2019 besides being associated with MRQ:
· Mr Andrew, a BA Chemical Engineering (with Honours) degree holder, was employed in various senior positions in the US, Australia, Africa and Europe within the worldwide operations of Exxon Mobil for 17 years (1986 to 2003).
· For 4 years he was a Non-Executive Director of Gulfx Ltd.
· For 2 years he was a Non-Executive Director of Titan Energy.
· He was the General Manager of Fuels and Marketing at United Petroleum in 2011 and CEO of United Petroleum in 2013.
· Since February 2011 until January 2013, Mr Andrew served as MRQ’s Managing Director.
· He became Chairman in October 2013 and maintains his association as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
Christopher Gregory
Non-Executive Director
Christopher holds a BSc in Geology and has been a Non-Executive Director of MRQ since August 2013. He has extensive global experience in the discovery and operation of minerals projects, including successful operations in developing countries where government and community stakeholder management is essential.
· Christopher’s career foundation was 22 years with Rio Tinto where he started out as a graduate geologist and held numerous senior leadership roles, working and living throughout the Asia Pacific Region.
· He holds a prolonged record of mineral discoveries in Laos, Chile, Australia and Sweden among other places.
· He presently serves as Vice President, Operational Geology and Exploration at Mandalay Resources Corporation (TSX:MND).
· He is a Director and Foundation Partner of Sasak Minerals / SensOre (Private).
Shane Turner
Non-Executive Director & Company Secretary
Associated with MRQ since incorporation (2011) as a Non-Executive Director, Company Secretary and a CFO. Mr Shane is a Chartered Accountant and Bachelor of Business degree holder with over 30 years accounting and financial experience Mr Shane is currently employed at the Ballarat office of RSM Australia as a specialist Business Advisor post the merger between RSM and his own accounting practice:
· He was employed at a large regional public accounting practice for 10 years and KPMG for 3 years.
· He has served for 2 years at Metminco Limited as a Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary.
· At Redcliffe Resources Ltd, he was offering tax, business advisory and secretarial services.
· Is also serving as a Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary to White Rock Minerals Ltd since August 2015.
Mark Alvin
General Manager – Mozambique Operations
With over two decades worth experience in multi-commodity minerals exploration and mining in North America, Australia and Africa-
· Mr Mark brings foundation management skills developed in Rio Tinto and a strong, proven exploration to pre-development track record Tier 1 and secondary ore deposit discoveries in titanium and zircon HMS in both Mozambique and Tanzania.
· He has worked extensively in Mozambique on HMS projects and has good rapport with local, regional and state representatives, giving a huge leverage to MRQ.
Disclaimer
This website is a service of Kalkine Media Pty. Ltd. A.C.N. 629 651 672. The website has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as a complete source of information on any particular company. The above article is sponsored but NOT a solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell or hold the stock of the company (or companies) under discussion. We are neither licensed nor qualified to provide investment advice through this platform.
