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Lightning Minerals appoints Jamie Day as director to strengthen lithium strategy

Episode Summary

Lightning Minerals Ltd (ASX:L1M) managing director Alex Biggs joins Proactive’s Tylah Tully to discuss the appointment of Jamie Day, an experienced geologist and lithium industry leader, as a non-executive director of the company. Day is recognised for his involvement in major lithium discoveries, notably at Liontown Resources' Kathleen Valley Project, with an estimated resource of 156 million tonnes at 1.4% Li₂O, and at the Buldania Project. His career includes significant achievements in nickel and gold discovery with companies such as Independence Group (now IGO) and Mincor Resources. Day’s appointment aligns with Lightning Minerals' strategic focus on advancing its lithium exploration ventures in Brazil, Australia and Canada. As part of this transition, Francesco Cannavo will retire from the board, coinciding with the company’s Annual General Meeting on November 28, 2024. Managing director Alex Biggs welcomed Day, highlighting his proven track record in lithium discovery and stating that his expertise will support the company’s growth as it intensifies its exploration activities, especially in Minas Gerais, Brazil. #ProactiveInvestors #LightningMinerals #ASX #LithiumExploration #BatteryMetals #JamieDay #LithiumIndustry #ASX #MineralDiscovery #MiningAustralia #MiningCanada #BrazilMining #KathleenValley #BuldaniaProject #MineralResources #ExplorationCampaign #BatteryTechnology #MiningExpert #SustainableMining #ResourceDevelopment #MiningIndustry #BoardAppointment