Brazilian Critical Minerals (ASX:BCM) has appointed Justine Lea as chief financial officer, effective immediately.
Lea brings more than 23 years of experience across ASX‑listed mining services and development‑stage resources companies. Her experience spans capital markets, debt refinancing, equity raising, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, investor relations, and business transformation.
She most recently served as CFO of Podium Minerals (ASX:POD), where she led numerous capital raisings and worked closely with the board on capital strategy, governance, and investor engagement.
Prior to Podium, Lea spent approximately 15 years with Emeco Holdings (ASX:EHL) in senior finance roles, including CFO and chief integration officer, where she played a key role in restructuring, major acquisitions, and debt refinancing.
Lea is a chartered accountant, holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Managing Director Andrew Reid says the appointment ‘strengthens the management team’ as the company advances its Ema Rare Earths Project towards development and financing.
“Justine brings a strong combination of ASX-listed company experience, capital markets capability, corporate finance and project development expertise,” Reid notes.
“Her experience in raising and restructuring capital, managing complex transactions and working closely with Boards and investors will be particularly valuable as we advance the Ema Rare Earths Project towards development and financing.”
The company released a Bankable Feasibility Study for Ema in June 2026. The project is located in Brazil’s Apuí region and hosts a mineral resource estimate of 1,071 million tonnes (Mt) of rare earth elements, with 392Mt indicated.
Brazilian Critical Minerals is an Australian explorer advancing a portfolio of rare earth and platinum group element projects in northern Brazil, including the Ema, Apuí, and Três Estados projects.
Write to JC Villarba at Mining.com.au
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