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EGT appoints Cathal Friel as chairman

European Green Transition plc has appointed its co-founder Cathal Friel as its non-executive chairman, with immediate effect. Mr Friel, who replaces Daniel Akselson, has more than 20 years’ experience in corporate finance and merger and acquisitions. He was previously chairman of hVIVO plc (formerly Open Orphan plc), before which he co-founded Amryt Pharma plc which […]

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FCM chairman resigns in police investigation

First Class Metals plc’s non-executive chairman David Webster, also chairman of its largest investor The Seventy Ninth Group, has resigned following police fraud allegations about the group. COMPANY MOVES Mr Webster has also resigned as a director with the Ontario-focused explorer, a spin-out from Power Metal Resources plc. Companies House records that as at 31 […]

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Metals’ chairman steps down

Metals Exploration plc’s independent non-executive chairman and non-executive director Nick von Schirnding has stepped down, effective 21 March. The company said that Mr Schirnding’s decision follows Metals’ purchase of Runruno Holdings Ltd shareholding and settlement of debt disputes with lenders. Newly appointed non-executive chairman Steven Smith said: “It has been a pleasure to work with […]

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JOG issues 775,000 share options

Jersey Oil & Gas plc has granted options over in aggregate 775,000 ordinary shares of 1p each in the company to its directors, senior management and employees. DIRECTORS The options exercise at 82.5 pence per ordinary share over a period of seven years for executive directors / officers and five years for non-executive directors. A […]

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FCM chairman steps down to become MD

First Class Metals plc chairman James Knowles has stepped down following completion of an initial subscription, representing 41% of the company’s enlarged share capital, by The Seventy Ninth Group. OPPORTUNITIES Mr Knowles has become managing director, while Seventy Ninth’s chairman David Webster is now a director and non-executive chairman and chief executive Marc Sale retains […]

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Europa appoints Bo Krøll as chairman

Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc has appointed Bo Krøll as non-executive chairman, replacing Brian O’Cathain who leaves the board after seven years’ service. “It has been a privilege to be associated with Europa and I would like to thank shareholders, employees and fellow board members for their support over the years,” said Mr O’Caithain. […]