Articles by James Pearson

Technology

Matthews steps up to MD at Locksley for US antimony push

‘Ms Matthews has delivered tangible milestones that de-risk our US strategy.’Locksley Resources chairman Patrick Burke Matthews will now drive pilot-scale development, oversee government partnerships and negotiate offtake agreements as Locksley targets full-scale commercialisation. The company’s newest board member replaces the outgoing Steve Woodham, whose non-executive skills have played a key role in Locksley’s early strategic progress according to the company. Woodham is departing to pursue other interests. Matthews said she was honoured to lead Locksley into its next growth chapter as global demand for secure, non-Chinese antimony hits fever pitch. She said; “The U.S antimony market is undergoing a fundamental reset, with government funding, defence stockpiling and private sector demand all converging to rebuild a secure, domestic supply chain”. Locksley Resources chairman Patrick Burke said: “Since joining the Company as chief executive officer, Ms Matthews has delivered tangible milestones that de-risk our US strategy and set Locksley up for commercial engagement. Elevating her to managing director aligns our leadership structure with the clear near-term priorities of pilot-scale development, securing government programs, and achieving offtake readiness.”