Larvotto Resources (ASX:LRV) has appointed former Senator David Fawcett as Strategic Advisor to assist the company as it positions the Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project within critical mineral supply chains.
The 12-month appointment aims to leverage Fawcett’s experience in defence and government to inform Larvotto’s engagement with government, defence, and strategic partners as the company moves toward production.
Managing Director Ron Heeks says the appointment comes at a pivotal time as global antimony supply constraints increase strategic demand.
“David’s role as a previous Assistant Minister for Defence and Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Trade provides Larvotto with unique expertise across the Australian, US, and EU governments and provides Larvotto with valuable insight as we position Hillgrove as a key source of antimony for both Australia and its international partners,” Heeks says.
The appointment aligns with the Australian Government’s recent critical minerals stockpile legislation, with antimony identified as a cornerstone mineral. Larvotto says it is one of only two companies that can supply the antimony stockpile.
Fawcett will advise on strategic positioning of antimony within critical mineral frameworks and identification of opportunities aligned with national security and allied supply chains. The company says he will also provide guidance as it determines whether in-house refining of antimony concentrate into higher-value metal products will enhance the stockpile’s potential to support AUKUS and allied nations.
AUKUS is a trilateral partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US, which will develop and provide joint advanced military capabilities to promote security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Hillgrove project in New South Wales is expected to supply more than 7% of global antimony production along with significant tungsten volumes.
Fawcett has extensive experience with defence, government, and international policy from his time as a Senator. He served as Assistant Minister for Defence and held senior roles across parliamentary committees.
The advisory role is structured under an initial 12-month contract to support Larvotto’s transition into production.
Larvotto Resources is a diversified mineral explorer focused on its portfolio of projects across Australia.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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