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  • Future Battery Minerals (FBM) appoints Nicholas Rathjen as its new CEO and Managing Director
  • Mr Rathjen holds more than a decade of experience in equity capital markets, mineral marketing, and lithium projects
  • His track record includes stints at Green Technology Metals and Prospect Resources
  • The move signals FBM’s commitment to advancing its Kangaroo Hills and Nevada lithium projects in Australia and USA
  • FBM shares last traded at 12 cents

Future Battery Minerals (FBM) has announced Nicholas Rathjen as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective December 6, 2023.

With a career spanning more than a decade, Mr Rathjen has experience across equity capital markets, corporate development, and mineral marketing, particularly in the lithium sector.

He has led early-stage lithium projects through various stages, including technical programs, economic studies, the execution of offtake agreements, funding, and due diligence processes.

Mr Rathjen’s most recent roles include serving as the Head of Corporate Development at Canadian lithium developer Green Technology Metals (GT1) and previously at Prospect Resources (PSC).

“I look forward to executing the company’s strategy, leading the team through exploration & project development, and delivering value to our shareholders,” Mr Rathjen said.

The company announced that Mr. Rathjen would receive an annual base salary of $300,000.

FBM shares last traded at 12 cents.

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