Origen Appoints New Board Member
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Origen (OTC: OGGNF) appointed António Silva to its board of directors effective April 7, 2026.
Mr. Silva is a geoscientist with a Ph.D. and expertise in mining geology, exploration geochemistry, ore petrology, mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. The company said his Brazil experience supported the acquisition of its REE portfolio there. Thomas Hawkins resigned to allow Silva's appointment.
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- Board addition of geoscientist with Ph.D. expertise
- Expertise in rare earths and critical minerals
- Brazil network aided REE portfolio acquisition
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- Director departure of Thomas Hawkins reduces board continuity
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2026) - Origen Resources Inc. (CSE: ORGN) (FSE: 4VXA) (the "Company" or "Origen") is pleased to announce the appointment of António Silva to the board of directors. Mr. António Silva (Ph.D., MIMMM) is a geoscientist with a wide-ranging expertise in mineral prospecting and extraction of metallic and non-metallic critical raw materials and quite experienced in technical and operational consultancy activities in mining geology, exploration geochemistry, ore petrology, mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. He has been involved as a chief geologist and geometallurgist in hard-rock lithium and gold exploration projects as well as ceramics raw materials like feldspars, kaolin and ball clays.
"Mr. Silva brings broad technical expertise in rare earths and critical minerals to our board. He is a highly respected professional in both South America and Europe, and we are pleased to welcome him. Mr. Silva completed his Ph.D. through a joint program between the University of Aveiro and the University of Porto in Portugal, with support from the Federal University of Ceará in Brazil. His knowledge of Brazil and strong network there have already proven invaluable in the acquisition of our REE portfolio in the country," states Gary Schellenberg, CEO.
Thomas Hawkins has resigned as a director of Origen, effective immediately, to allow for the appointment of Mr. Silva. The Board wishes to thank Mr. Hawkins for his years of service as a director and wish him well in his future endeavours.
About Origen
Origen is fully focused on this new Brazilian REE acquisition, on its
On behalf of Origen,
Gary Schellenberg
CEO and Director
For further information, please contact Gary Schellenberg, CEO at 604-681-0221.
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