Future Battery Minerals Ltd. advised that Mr. Neville Power has been appointed as a non-executive director of FBM, effective November 19, 2023. With more than four decades of experience across mining, minerals processing, construction and steel making, Nev has accumulated a wide range of expertise across multiple sectors of the global business landscape. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nev was appointed by the Prime Minister to lead an expert advisory board, the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission (NCCC).

The NCCC had two key roles: to help minimize and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 on jobs and businesses, and to facilitate the fastest possible recovery of the Australian economy and communities. From 2011 to 2018, Nev was Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fortescue Metals Group. During his tenure, Fortescue more than quadrupled its production to over 170 million tonnes per annum and positioned itself as the lowest cost supplier of seaborne iron ore to China.

Before joining Fortescue, Nev held Chief Executive positions at Thiess and the Smorgon Steel Group. Nev is currently a non-executive director of energy explorer and producer, Strike Energy, and employment services provider, APM Human Services International.