HIGHLIGHTS:
- Mr. Julian Hanna, a highly experienced geologist and mining executive, appointed Managing Director, subject to LSE AIM market procedures.
- Mr. Hanna has been instrumental in shaping Artemis’ exploration strategy and will oversee a comprehensive drilling campaign at the Karratha Gold Project in early 2025.
- Current Executive Director, Mr. George Ventouras, has resigned to pursue another professional opportunity.
Artemis Resources Limited (ASX/AIM: ARV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Julian Hanna as Managing Director. This appointment follows his role as Senior Technical Advisor, where he was pivotal in developing the Company’s exploration strategy. Mr. Hanna brings decades of experience, having led successful exploration and mining companies such as Western Areas Ltd and MOD Resources Ltd, which resulted in significant discoveries and long life mining operations.
The Company also acknowledges the resignation of Executive Director, Mr. George Ventouras, who has decided to pursue another professional opportunity. The Board thanks George for his dedication over the past 14 months, including his role in securing a highly successful $4 million capital raise that will fund Artemis’ 2025 drilling program.
Chairman Guy Robertson commented:
“We are excited to welcome Julian Hanna as Managing Director. His proven leadership in discovering and developing tier-one mineral deposits will help drive Artemis’ ambitions forward, particularly as we prepare for extensive drilling campaigns.
We also extend our sincere thanks to George Ventouras for his significant contribution, including his role in last year’s successful capital raise and exploration groundwork. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”
Julian Hanna, Managing Director, commented:
“Artemis has a tremendous portfolio of highly prospective assets, particularly at the Karratha Gold Project. I look forward to working with the board and management team in this next phase, building on the exceptional groundwork completed in 2024. The upcoming drilling program will target high-priority prospects, including the Carlow deposit extensions, the Marillion EM anomaly, and the Titan gold veins which hold exciting potential for transformative discoveries.
The recently completed capital raise provides a strong foundation to deliver on these exploration objectives and evaluate new opportunities. I am committed to driving shareholder value and advancing Artemis’ projects to their full potential.”
Upcoming Drilling and Exploration Focus
Funds from the $4 million capital raise will support an ambitious 2025 drilling program targeting high-priority prospects at the Karratha Gold Project, including:
- Carlow Extensions – Testing for significant high-grade gold and copper at depth.
- Marillion – Drilling a large highly conductive EM anomaly near the Carlow deposit.
- Titan – Drilling high-grade gold targets identified from promising surface samples.
- Europa and Thorpe – Testing new zones with strong structural and geophysical indicators.
The Company remains focused on unlocking the value of its Pilbara tenements, leveraging state-of-the-art exploration methodologies and its experienced technical team.
Contact details:
David Tasker
Chapter One Advisors
T: +61 433 112 936
E: dtasker@chapteroneadvisors.com.au