“We are very excited to have John join our board as he has significant operating and management experience,” says Creagh O’Connor, Chairman, American Rare Earths. “His noteworthy capability in leading successful teams in mining and the minerals industry will enhance our ability to grow our promising rare earth projects in the US.” ARR’s commitment to strengthening its position in the rare earths industry and expanding its presence in the United States led to the decision to appoint three highly skilled and accomplished American based directors, John being the second of the new appointments.“I am excited to join the Board of American Rare Earths. I look forward to working with fellow board members and the management team in the development of viable American based rare earth projects,” says John Mansanti.Mr. Mansanti was CEO of Pacific Soda, CEO and President of Crystal Peak Minerals, and Senior VP of Operations for Intrepid Potash. He served as a director for Rye Patch Gold and Alio Gold. He was General Manager for Barrick’s Goldstrike, Barrick/Placer Dome’s Cortez/Cortez Hills, Turquoise Ridge, and Bald Mountain, leading successful restarts for the latter two. Mr. Mansanti served in multiple operational and project roles for Newmont, Getchell Gold, Santa Fe Pacific Gold, Gold Fields Operating Company, Freeport McMoRan, and Kennecott. He received a BS in Chemistry, a MS in Mineral Processing Engineering, and an Honorary PhD from Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology. Mr. Mansanti was the 2017 president of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). He has served and continues to serve on several university advisory boards, educational boards, and foundations. Throughout his career, he has received multiple honors and awards for his technical and leadership skills, including recognition by the Department of the Interior for support of a new Secretarial Order in 2012. QUOTEThe company structure is becoming a major focus on building towards supporting all of the planned expansion of projects and research outcomes in the future IMO * From release this morning
