American Rare Earths Adds Seasoned Geologist Jason Beckton to Board
American Rare Earths (ADR: AMRRY) announced board changes effective October 28, 2025: Jason Beckton was appointed as Non-Executive Director and Hugh Keller resigned as Non-Executive Director.
Mr. Beckton is a professional geologist with more than 30 years’ experience, a BSc (Hons) and Master of Economic Geology, and recent rare-earths work in Finland developing carbonatite-hosted mineralization. His background includes roles at Pancontinental, Goldfields, Gympie Gold, Palmarejo (project manager) and leading the team for the 2007 commercial discovery of Caspiche. The Board said Beckton’s technical expertise will support advancement of the Halleck Creek Project toward demonstration and pre-feasibility stages.
American Rare Earths (ADR: AMRRY) ha annunciato cambiamenti nel consiglio efficaci dal 28 ottobre 2025: Jason Beckton è stato nominato Non-Executive Director e Hugh Keller si è dimesso dal ruolo di Non-Executive Director.
Il signor Beckton è un geologo professionista con oltre 30 anni di esperienza, una laurea in Scienze (con lode) e un Master in Geologia Economica, e recenti lavori sulle terre rare in Finlandia per lo sviluppo di mineralizzazione ospitata dalla carbonatite. Il suo background include ruoli presso Pancontinental, Goldfields, Gympie Gold, Palmarejo (project manager) e la guida del team per la scoperta commerciale del Caspiche nel 2007. Il Consiglio ha dichiarato che l'expertise tecnica di Beckton supporterà l'avanzamento del Halleck Creek Project verso le fasi di dimostrazione e di pre-fattibilità.
American Rare Earths (ADR: AMRRY) anunció cambios en la junta vigentes a partir del 28 de octubre de 2025: Jason Beckton fue nombrado Director No Ejecutivo y Hugh Keller presentó su renuncia como Director No Ejecutivo.
El señor Beckton es un geólogo profesional con más de 30 años de experiencia, una Licenciatura (con honores) y una Maestría en Geología Económica, y trabajos recientes sobre tierras raras en Finlandia desarrollando mineralización alojada en carbonatita. Su trayectoria incluye roles en Pancontinental, Goldfields, Gympie Gold, Palmarejo (gerente de proyecto) y liderar el equipo para el descubrimiento comercial de Caspiche en 2007. La Junta dijo que la experiencia técnica de Beckton apoyará el avance del Proyecto Halleck Creek hacia las etapas de demostración y pre-factibilidad.
American Rare Earths (ADR: AMRRY)는 2025년 10월 28일부로 발효되는 이사회 변경을 발표했습니다: 제이슨 베크턴(Jason Beckton)이 비상임 이사로 임명되었고 휴 Keller가 비상임 이사에서 사임했습니다.
베크튼 씨는 30년이 넘는 경력을 가진 전문 지질학자로, 학사(우등)와 경제지질학 석사를 보유하고 있으며 핀란드에서 탄산염광석화가 형성되는 희유자 원석 작업을 최근 진행했습니다. 그의 경력에는 파나컨틴ental, 골드필즈, 짐피 골드, Palmarejo(프로젝트 매니저) 및 2007년 Caspiche의 상업적 발견을 이끈 팀의 리더로 포함됩니다. 이사회는 베크턴의 기술 전문성이 홀락 크릭 프로젝트를 시연 및 예비 타당성 단계로 발전시키는 데 도움이 될 것이라고 말했습니다.
American Rare Earths (ADR: AMRRY) a annoncé des changements au conseil effectifs à partir du 28 octobre 2025 : Jason Beckton a été nommé Directeur Non Exécutif et Hugh Keller a démissionné de son poste de Directeur Non Exécutif.
M. Beckton est un géologue professionnel avec plus de 30 ans d'expérience, une licence (avec honneurs) et un master en Géologie Économique, et des travaux récents sur les terres rares en Finlande développant une minéralisation associée à des carbonatites. Son parcours comprend des rôles chez Pancontinental, Goldfields, Gympie Gold, Palmarejo (chef de projet) et la direction de l'équipe pour la découverte commerciale de Caspiche en 2007. Le Conseil a déclaré que l'expertise technique de Beckton soutiendra l'avancement du projet Halleck Creek vers les étapes de démonstration et de pré-faisabilité.
American Rare Earths (ADR: AMRRY) gab Änderungen im Vorstand bekannt, die ab dem 28. Oktober 2025 gelten: Jason Beckton wurde zum Nicht-geschäftsführenden Direktor ernannt und Hugh Keller trat als Nicht-geschäftsführender Direktor zurück.
Herr Beckton ist ein professioneller Geologe mit mehr als 30 Jahren Erfahrung, einem BSc (Hons) und einem Master in Economic Geology, sowie jüngsten Arbeiten zu Seltenen Erden in Finnland zur Entwicklung einer karbonatit-gebundenen Mineralisierung. Sein Hintergrund umfasst Positionen bei Pancontinental, Goldfields, Gympie Gold, Palmarejo (Projektleiter) und die Leitung des Teams für die 2007 kommerzielle Entdeckung von Caspiche. Der Vorstand sagte, Becktons technisches Fachwissen werde die Weiterentwicklung des Halleck Creek Project in Richtung Demonstration und Vor- Machbarkeitsstudien unterstützen.
American Rare Earths (ADR: AMRRY) أعلنت عن تغييرات في مجلس الإدارة سارية المفعول في 28 أكتوبر 2025: تم تعيين جيسون بيكتون كعضو مجلس إدارة غير تنفيذي وتقدم هيو Keller باستقالته من منصب عضو مجلس إدارة غير تنفيذي.
السيد بيكتون جيولوجي محترف يتمتع بـأكثر من 30 عامًا من الخبرة، ويحمل بكالوريوس (مع مرتبة الشرف) وماجستير في الجيولوجيا الاقتصادية، وأعمال حديثة في المعادن النادرة في فنلندا تطور矿 المعدنية المرتكزة على الكربونات. تشمل خلفيته مناصب في بانكانتنينال، جولدفيلدز، جيمبي جولد، Palmarejo (مدير المشروع) وقيادة الفريق من أجل الاكتشاف التجاري لـ Caspiche في 2007. قال المجلس إن خبرة بيكتون التقنية ستدعم تقدم مشروع Halleck Creek نحو مراحل العرض والدراسة ما قبل الجدوى.
American Rare Earths (ADR: AMRRY) 宣布自定于 2025年10月28日 生效的董事会变动：Jason Beckton 被任命为非执行董事，Hugh Keller 辞去非执行董事职务。
Beckton 先生是一位拥有 超过 30 年经验 的专业地质学家，拥有理学学士（荣誉）和经济地质学硕士学位，最近在芬兰从事稀土工作，发展以碳酸岩为宿主的矿化过程。他的背景包括在 Pancontinental、Goldfields、Gympie Gold、Palmarejo（项目经理）等任职，并带领团队完成了 2007 年 Caspiche 的商业发现。董事会表示，Beckton 的技术专长将支持 Halleck Creek 项目向示范与可行性前期阶段的推进。
- Appointment of Jason Beckton as Non-Executive Director effective Oct 28, 2025
- Beckton brings 30+ years of exploration and project development experience
- Track record includes leading the 2007 Caspiche commercial discovery
- Experience in rare earths development, including work on carbonatite-hosted mineralization in Finland
- Board turnover: Hugh Keller resigned after ~12 months of service (appointed Oct 2024, resigned Oct 28, 2025)
DENVER, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) (“ARR” or the “Company”) advises the following changes to its Board of Directors, with the appointment of Mr. Jason Beckton as Non-Executive Director and the resignation of Mr. Hugh Keller as Non-Executive Director, both effective October 28, 2025.
- The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jason Beckton as a Non-Executive Director.
- The Company also advises that Mr. Hugh Keller has resigned as Non-Executive Director. The Board extends its sincere thanks to Mr. Keller for his valued service and contribution to the Company since his appointment in October 2024.
Jason Beckton Appointed as Non-Executive Director
Mr. Beckton is a professional geologist and Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists with more than 30 years’ experience in exploration, project development, production, and management across Australia and internationally. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and a Master of Economic Geology from the University of Tasmania.
Mr. Beckton has been active in the rare earth elements sector since 2012, initially in the Mt. Isa district and more recently in Finland with Prospech Limited, where he has been involved in developing conventional carbonatite-hosted mineralization to strengthen future EU supply chains.
He commenced his career with Pancontinental and Goldfields Ltd in the early 1990s, later joining Gympie Gold as a senior geologist in 2001. In 2004, he served as Project Manager for the Palmarejo silver-gold project in Mexico before taking on the role of Manager – Chile for Exeter Resource Corporation, where he led the team responsible for the 2007 commercial discovery of the Caspiche Porphyry deposit in Chile’s Maricunga Gold-Copper Belt.
Mr. Beckton is currently a Non-Executive Director of Lode Resources Ltd (ASX: LDR) and Cipango Japan, and serves as an advisor to Uvre Ltd.
Chairman’s Comment
Chairman Richard Hudson said:
“We are delighted to welcome Jason Beckton to the Board. His depth of geological expertise and successful track record in project discovery and development add significant technical strength as ARR advances the Halleck Creek Project toward demonstration and pre-feasibility stages. Jason’s international experience and understanding of critical mineral markets will be invaluable as the Company continues to build a world-class rare earths business aligned with U.S. supply-chain objectives.
On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Hugh Keller for his commitment and guidance during his tenure. His counsel and governance leadership have been greatly appreciated, and we wish him every success in his future endeavors.”
This announcement has been authorized for release by the Chairman of American Rare Earths Limited.
About American Rare Earths Limited:
American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR | OTCQX: ARRNF | ADR: AMRRY) is a critical minerals company at the forefront of reshaping the U.S. rare earths industry. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Wyoming Rare (USA) Inc., the company is advancing the Halleck Creek Project in Wyoming—a world-class rare earth deposit with the potential to secure America’s critical mineral independence for generations. The Halleck Creek Project boasts a JORC-compliant resource of 2.63 billion tonnes, representing approximately
With plans for onsite mineral processing and separation facilities, Halleck Creek is strategically positioned to reduce U.S. reliance on imports—predominantly from China—while meeting the growing demand for rare earth elements essential to defense, advanced technologies, and economic security. As exploration progresses, the project’s untapped potential on both State and Federal lands further reinforces its significance as a cornerstone of U.S. supply chain security. In addition to its resource potential, American Rare Earths is committed to environmentally responsible mining practices and continues to collaborate with U.S. Government-supported R&D programs to develop innovative extraction and processing technologies for rare earth elements.
The opportunities ahead for Halleck Creek are transformational, positioning it as a multi-generational resource that aligns with U.S. national priorities for critical mineral independence.
For Further Information:
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