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Locksley Appoints Industry Leaders to Propel U.S. Operations

In a significant strategic move, Locksley Resources Limited, a dual-listed company on the ASX (ASX: LKY) and OTCQB (OTCQB: LKYRF), has announced the appointments of Kerrie Matthews as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Danny George as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This decision comes at a critical juncture as the company aims to expedite its operations at the Desert Antimony Mine located in Mojave, California.

Strengthening Leadership at a Pivotal Moment

The selection of Matthews and George into these newly created leadership roles brings together their extensive experience and expertise in critical minerals and project execution, aligning them perfectly with Locksley's ambitions to overcome one of the major supply constraints in the U.S. This challenge lies in the lack of large-scale processing capacity for antimony. With the global demand for sustainable resources on the rise, the leadership of Matthews and George is expected to enhance the company's downstream processing capabilities and fast-track its mine-to-market solutions for antimony.

Pat Burke, the chairman of Locksley Resources, expressed confidence in the new appointments, stating, "The combined backgrounds of these two individuals in critical minerals and major project delivery enables Locksley to directly address significant U.S. supply issues in antimony processing. Their oversight enhances our executive capability at a pivotal moment for Locksley, facilitating the transformation of the Desert Antimony Mine into a fully integrated supply chain for 100% made-in-America antimony."

Profiles of the New Executives

Kerrie Matthews joins Locksley with over 20 years of extensive leadership experience in capital-intensive projects within the resources and infrastructure sectors. Notably, she played a key role in the execution of BHP's ambitious $3.8 billion South Flank Project and oversaw the development of Iluka’s A$1.8 billion Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery. Matthews’ strong track record in governance, project alignment, and stakeholder engagement underscores her capacity to steer Locksley’s projects efficiently.

Danny George brings a wealth of international expertise with a comprehensive background in mining, energy, and infrastructure projects. His previous work with global giants such as Vale, BHP, and Hancock Prospecting reveals a robust history of managing large-scale projects. His experiences include the successful delivery of copper and lithium concentrators, coal export facilities, and innovative projects focusing on green technologies, which will be invaluable for advancing the Desert Antimony Mine.

A Shift in Leadership

Alongside the new appointments, Julian Woodcook has stepped down as the technical director as he focuses on his role as Managing Director at Viking Mines Ltd. Woodcook has been instrumental in propelling the Mojave Project forward and will remain engaged with Locksley in a consulting role, contributing his expertise in a strategic capacity.

Commitment to U.S. Critical Minerals

Locksley Resources is an Australian-based mining exploration company dedicated to advancing its interests in critical minerals and base metals across both the U.S. and Australia. The firm is actively developing its U.S. assets, particularly the Mojave Project, as it seeks to tap into the growing market for rare earth elements and antimony. The establishment of a strategic partnership with Rice University for the development of DeepSolv™ also exemplifies Locksley’s commitment to innovative domestic processing solutions for North American antimony.

As the company embarks on this pivotal journey under new leadership, it stands poised to make a transformative impact on the U.S. supply chain, ensuring that antimony, essential for contemporary technology and manufacturing, will be sourced responsibly and efficiently from American mines.

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