Ardea Resources Limited announced the appointment of highly experienced and well-regarded resources sector executive, Matthew Read, to the role of Project Director, commencing 27 February 2023. Matt will be responsible for advancing the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub through the study and project development phases. His appointment is another major milestone in advancing this globally significant asset.

Matt has more than 25 years' experience in project and commercial leadership roles. Most recently, Mr. Read was General Manager Lithium Projects at Neometals Ltd. managing various international lithium studies and joint venture relationships. Matt's prior experience also includes the $10.5 billion Roy Hill Iron Ore Project where he was the Owner's Team Contracts Manager for the Head EPC Contract.

The project was successfully completed and won numerous awards including the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (WA Division) for Resource Development and Project Development. Matt also brings extensive nickel laterite and sulphide experience from project and commercial leadership roles whilst working at BHP/WMC over an 11 year period. Matt's project development, commissioning, commercial, team building and joint venture management expertise in complex major resources projects makes him ideally suited to leading the development of the KNP Goongarrie Hub.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) from Monash University and a Masters of Business Administration from Latrobe University.