Appointment of experienced mining graphite executive

BlackEarth Minerals NL (ASX: BEM)

The Directors of BlackEarth Minerals NL (“the Company” / “Blackearth”) (ASX code: BEM) are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr David Round as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary.

Mr Round joins the Company after an extensive period as the Head of Finance, Sales & Marketing at Australian graphite producer, Bass Metals Ltd (“Bass”).

In his role at Bass, Mr Round lead the team that acquired the Graphmada Mine in Madagascar, worked with the executive team to manage operations, lead a large and experienced finance department and, critically, developed sales, marketing and logistics networks for the supply of Graphite to the USA, India, throughout Europe and China. Mr Round also negotiated and concluded numerous joint venture and sales agreements.

Tom Revy, MD of BlackEarth

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