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First Class reappoints CEO as executive director

First Class Metals plc has reappointed chief executive officer Marc J. Sale as an executive director, with immediate effect.

Continuity: leadership strengthens its ability to make meaningful progress

VISION

Chairman James Knowles said that the board appointment ensured “full alignment at a pivotal stage” in the Ontario-focused company’s development.

“With Marc’s proven vision, technical expertise, and deep understanding of our portfolio, the company is exceptionally well positioned to capitalise on the district-scale potential of our assets.

“This continuity of leadership strengthens our ability to deliver meaningful progress and build substantial value for our shareholders.”

First Class, which is spin-out from Power Metal Resources plc, holds eight projects, exploring for precious and base metals, gallium, lithium, molybdenum, nickel, rubidium and tantalum.

As at June 2025, Power Metal retained an 8% interest in the company, while Southport-based The Seventy Ninth Group held 34%.