Guardian Metal Resources plc (LON: GMET, OTCQX:GMTLF, NYSE A:GMTL) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Jake Mather as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 26, 2026.
Mather brings over 20 years of mining finance experience, including previous roles as CFO at Golden Queen Mining Company and VP of Business Development at Ceibo, adding significant financial and strategic expertise to the group.
At the same time, Benjamin James Hodges will transition from Finance Director to Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee. During his tenure, Hodges played a key role in raising over $21 million and overseeing the acquisition of the Tempiute Tungsten Mine & Mill.
The changes are aimed at strengthening governance and supporting the company’s next phase of growth.
J.T. Starzecki, Executive Chair, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Jake to the Guardian Metal team at an important stage for the Company. He brings with him a wealth of experience, including as leader of financial divisions within fast-growing, natural resource organisations, suited to Guardian Metal as we progress the development of our U.S.-based tungsten projects.
“We also express our sincere thanks to Ben who has played a central role in defining and delivering the Company’s strategy to date, including equity raises and the acquisition of Tempiute. We are pleased that Ben will remain on the Board as a Non-Executive Director, allowing the Company to continue to benefit from his expertise and deep knowledge of the business, as the team delivers on our next phase of growth.”
