Ron Mitchell

Global Lithium Resources has recruited two seasoned mining executives in a bid to elevate its budding Marble Bar project into a world-class operation.

Former GR Engineering managing director Geoff Jones has been appointed as non-executive chair of Mineral Resources-backed junior Global Lithium Resources.

Global Lithium Resources has confirmed Geoff Jones has resigned as the company’s non-executive chair, effective immediately.

An updated 249D notice lobbed at Global Lithium Resources by shareholder Leon Zhu hopes to oust directors Greg Lilleyman and Hayley Lawrance and cap the company’s board to three.

Global Lithium Resources is tightening its belt amid the lithium price downturn, as one of its shareholders continues his attempt to oust two directors and join the board.

Global Lithium’s commitment towards curbing costs and operational spending has continued, with chief financial officer Matthew Allen to be made redundant from the role next month.

The federal government’s takeovers panel has declined to conduct proceedings into an application from Global Lithium Resources.

Leadership tensions which have simmered at lithium explorer Global Lithium will come to a head tomorrow, as shareholders vote on whether a major holder should join the board.

Two directors at the heart of a boardroom tussle for control of Global Lithium, including chair Ron Mitchell, will resign at this afternoon’s annual general meeting.

Today’s board moves wrap includes Myo Ohn, Abigail Cheadle, Ron Mitchell, Matthew Allen, Lisa Wynne, Mathew O’Hara and more.

Recently overhauled Global Lithium Resources will reassess the terms of its 2022 offtake agreement with Chinese lithium hydroxide producer Canmax.