Viridis Mining and Minerals Ltd. to appoint an experienced Brazilian mining executive team to advance exploration at the Colossus Rare Earth Project. Dr. Jose Marques Braga Junior, a former CBMM Principal Geologist, has been appointed as in-country Executive Director of its' newly established Brazilian team. Dr. Braga oversaw and managed CBMM's full suite of geological activities including prospecting, metallurgy, modelling, mining, and administrative rights.

Dr. Braga has significant experience in Rare Earth and Niobium through his 12-year tenure with CBMM. He has authored multiple scholarly publications on alkaline-hosted Nb, REE, P deposits, saprolite and weathered ores in Brazil. The appointment will be effective immediately, allowing the company to progress its drill planning and metallurgical studies at Colossus rapidly.

Dr. Braga has numerous publications specialising in Brazil's weathered ores, saprolite profiles and alkaline complexes. Dr. Braga holds a Degree in Geological Engineering from Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, a Master's Degree in Mining Engineering, PhD in Geology from the Federal University of Paraná, and he is a registered member of AusIMM with qualifications for mineral exploration and evaluation of supergene deposits of REE, Nb, P, Ba and Fe.