Askari Metals Limitedn announced appointment of Mr. Joseph Clarry to the Board of Directors as Technical Director (Geology). The appointment follows the pivot to a more traditional, systematic exploration model at the Uis Lithium Project, Namibia. Mr. Clarry has more than 20 years of technical experience spanning across multiple commodities including lithium (spodumene), copper, nickel, uranium, gold and iron ore with a particular focus on projects located in Africa.

Mr. Clarry previously held a role as Exploration Manager for Atlantic Lithium Limited (ASX. A11) where he was responsible for planning and implementing a number of lithium (spodumene) exploration campaigns across Ghana. Mr. Clarry has also held a number of senior roles including as Senior Exploration Geologist with BHP in Liberia as well as principal of a geo-consultancy company operating in West Africa servicing several clients across multiple commodities, including several major mining companies over a 10-year period.

Joseph is also a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists.