Panther Metals (PALM) has appointed Julien Bosche to its advisory board.
Bosche brings over 16 years of mining investment and private equity related experience to Panther, including merger and acquisition strategy, transaction execution and deal origination.
Until recently, Julien was part of the management team that took Trident Royalties, an Aim-traded, diversified mining royalty company, from a small cash shell to a successful sale to Deterra Royalties for £144 million.
Prior to that, his roles included positions at a Swiss private equity fund and the International Finance Corporation, both focused on mining investments. Julien began his career in the M&A team in Citigroup's investment bank in New York City.
"We are delighted to welcome Julien Bosche to Panther Metals as a strategic advisor,” said Darren Hazelwood, chief executive of Panther.
“Julien brings a wealth of experience in mining investment and royalty financing, with a proven track record of identifying and executing value-accretive opportunities across the sector. His insight and global perspective will be invaluable as we accelerate our growth strategy and continue to unlock value across our portfolio. We look forward to working closely with Julien as we take Panther Metals to the next stage of its development."
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Panther’s shares jumped by nearly 20% on news of its acquisition of the Winston project in Canada. All of a sudden, the company looks capable of transforming itself into a meaningful producer of strategic commodities. And now, as if to emphasise the overnight transition, Julien Bosche is joining the advisory board. A man of his calibre might not normally be expected to trouble himself with a £3 million company like Panther. But then Panther might not be an ordinary exploration company for much longer.