Vital Metals Limited announced the appointment of experienced finance and resources executive John Dorward as its Managing Director, effective immediately. Mr. Dorward was the President, CEO and Director of Roxgold Inc. Mr. Dorward's earlier roles include Vice President of Business Development at Fronteer Gold. He was also Chief Financial Officer of Mineral Deposits Ltd, where he led its TSX IPO and associated US$50 million equity raising.

He previously held senior roles at Australian mining companies Leviathan Resources Limited and MPI Mines Limited, as well as Manager - Project Finance at Bankwest in Perth and Melbourne. Mr. Dorward is Chairman of Contact Gold Corp, and a Non-Executive Director of Surge Copper Corp. and Taura Gold Inc.