Appia Announces Appointment of Peter J. Cashin as a Director of the Company
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (APAAF) has appointed Peter J. Cashin to its Board of Directors, filling the vacancy left by the passing of Thomas Skimming. Cashin brings over 40 years of experience in mining exploration and development, currently operating Apex Mineral Consultants Inc. His notable achievements include founding Imperial Mining Group Ltd. and Quest Rare Minerals Ltd., where he led the discovery of the Strange Lake B-Zone rare earth deposit in Quebec - the largest deposit of its type outside China. This discovery earned him the Quebec Prospector of the Year Award in 2010. Cashin holds a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of New Brunswick and an M.Sc. in Mineral Exploration from McGill University. He has been granted 500,000 stock options at $0.15 per share, exercisable over five years.
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (APAAF) ha nominato Peter J. Cashin nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, colmando la vacanza lasciata dalla scomparsa di Thomas Skimming. Cashin porta con sé oltre 40 anni di esperienza nell'esplorazione e sviluppo minerario, attualmente gestendo Apex Mineral Consultants Inc. Tra i suoi successi più importanti vi sono la fondazione di Imperial Mining Group Ltd. e Quest Rare Minerals Ltd., dove ha guidato la scoperta del giacimento di terre rare Strange Lake B-Zone nel Quebec, il più grande deposito di questo tipo al di fuori della Cina. Questa scoperta gli è valsa il premio Quebec Prospector of the Year nel 2010. Cashin è in possesso di una laurea in Geologia presso l'Università del New Brunswick e di un master in Esplorazione Mineraria presso l'Università McGill. Gli sono state assegnate 500.000 opzioni su azioni a $0,15 per azione, esercitabili nell'arco di cinque anni.
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (APAAF) ha nombrado a Peter J. Cashin en su Junta Directiva, cubriendo la vacante dejada por el fallecimiento de Thomas Skimming. Cashin aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en exploración y desarrollo minero, y actualmente dirige Apex Mineral Consultants Inc. Entre sus logros destacados se encuentran la fundación de Imperial Mining Group Ltd. y Quest Rare Minerals Ltd., donde lideró el descubrimiento del depósito de tierras raras Strange Lake B-Zone en Quebec, el mayor depósito de este tipo fuera de China. Este hallazgo le valió el premio Quebec Prospector of the Year en 2010. Cashin posee una licenciatura en Geología de la Universidad de New Brunswick y una maestría en Exploración Mineral de la Universidad McGill. Se le han otorgado 500,000 opciones sobre acciones a $0.15 por acción, ejercitables durante cinco años.
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (APAAF)는 Peter J. Cashin을 이사회에 임명하여 Thomas Skimming의 별세로 인한 공석을 채웠습니다. Cashin은 광산 탐사 및 개발 분야에서 40년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며 현재 Apex Mineral Consultants Inc.를 운영하고 있습니다. 그의 주요 업적으로는 Imperial Mining Group Ltd.와 Quest Rare Minerals Ltd.를 설립하고, 캐나다 퀘벡에 위치한 Strange Lake B-Zone 희토류 광상 발견을 주도한 것이 있습니다. 이 광상은 중국 외 최대 규모이며, 이 발견으로 2010년 퀘벡 탐사자상(Quebec Prospector of the Year)을 수상했습니다. Cashin은 뉴브런즈윅 대학교에서 지질학 학사 학위를, 맥길 대학교에서 광물 탐사 석사 학위를 받았습니다. 그는 주당 $0.15에 50만 주의 스톡옵션을 부여받았으며, 5년간 행사할 수 있습니다.
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (APAAF) a nommé Peter J. Cashin à son conseil d'administration, comblant ainsi la vacance laissée par le décès de Thomas Skimming. Cashin apporte plus de 40 ans d'expérience dans l'exploration et le développement minier, dirigeant actuellement Apex Mineral Consultants Inc. Parmi ses réalisations notables figurent la fondation d'Imperial Mining Group Ltd. et de Quest Rare Minerals Ltd., où il a dirigé la découverte du gisement de terres rares Strange Lake B-Zone au Québec, le plus grand dépôt de ce type hors de Chine. Cette découverte lui a valu le prix du Prospecteur de l'année du Québec en 2010. Cashin est titulaire d'un B.Sc. en géologie de l'Université du Nouveau-Brunswick et d'un M.Sc. en exploration minérale de l'Université McGill. Il s'est vu attribuer 500 000 options d'achat d'actions à 0,15 $ par action, exerçables sur cinq ans.
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (APAAF) hat Peter J. Cashin in den Vorstand berufen und damit die Vakanz durch den Tod von Thomas Skimming besetzt. Cashin bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung in der Bergbauerkundung und -entwicklung mit und leitet derzeit Apex Mineral Consultants Inc. Zu seinen bedeutenden Erfolgen zählt die Gründung von Imperial Mining Group Ltd. und Quest Rare Minerals Ltd., wo er die Entdeckung der Strange Lake B-Zone Seltene-Erden-Lagerstätte in Quebec leitete – die größte Lagerstätte dieser Art außerhalb Chinas. Für diese Entdeckung erhielt er 2010 den Quebec Prospector of the Year Award. Cashin besitzt einen B.Sc. in Geologie von der University of New Brunswick und einen M.Sc. in Mineral Exploration von der McGill University. Ihm wurden 500.000 Aktienoptionen zu je 0,15 $ gewährt, die über fünf Jahre ausgeübt werden können.
- Appointment of highly experienced mining executive with 40+ years in the industry
- New director has proven track record with rare earth discoveries, including the world's largest deposit outside China
- Recognition as Quebec Prospector of the Year Award winner in 2010
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2025) - Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. (CSE: API) (OTCQB: APAAF) (FSE: A0I0) (MUN: A0I0) (BER: A0I0) (the "Company" or "Appia") wishes to announce that Peter J. Cashin has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Thomas Skimming.
Tom Drivas, CEO and Interim President, stated, "We are very pleased that Peter has agreed to join the Board of Directors of Appia. Peter brings a wealth of experience to the Board and we look forward to his input."
Mr. Cashin is a respected minerals industry executive with over 40 years experience in all facets of the Canadian and International mining exploration and development sector. Peter currently operates a mineral sector consultancy, Apex Mineral Consultants Inc., providing exploration and development technical advisory services for the critical mineral and material sectors. Peter is an established mining sector executive as the Founder and President & CEO of both Imperial Mining Group Ltd. (TSXV: IPG) from 2018 to 2024 and Quest Rare Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: QRM) from 2008 to 2015. It was with Quest in 2009 that he had his greatest career success with the discovery and development of the Strange Lake B-Zone rare earth deposit in northeastern Quebec, considered the largest deposit of its type in the world outside of China. The discovery's significance was acknowledged by the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association in 2010 with the awarding of The Quebec Prospector of the Year Award to Peter and his Team.
Mr. Cashin obtained his Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of New Brunswick in 1979 and a Master of Science degree in Mineral Exploration from McGill University in 1985. Peter was born and raised north of Montreal, Quebec and currently lives with his family in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Mr. Cashin has been a Practicing Professional Geoscientist with Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) since 2008.
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Thomas Skimming. Thomas was a director of the Company from its inception in 2009. His depth of geological knowledge along with his warmth, charm and humour will be greatly missed. The Board of Directors extends its deepest condolences to his family.
Mr. Cashin's appointment as a Director is subject to acceptance by the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE). Mr. Cashin has been granted 500,000 stock options exercisable at
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Appia is a publicly traded Canadian company in the rare earth element and uranium sectors. The Company holds the right to acquire up to a
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