GMR Announces Green Metals Refining Ltd Board Appointment
GMR Announces the Appointment of Rakhat Darmesh to the Board of Green Metals Refining Ltd
London, United Kingdom, 7 July 2026 – Green Metals Refining Ltd (“GMR” or the “Company”), a midstream refining company dedicated to the production of low-cost battery-grade manganese chemicals for the Green Energy Transition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Rakhat Darmesh to the Board of Directors of GMR as Non-Executive Director.
Mr. Darmesh is an accomplished entrepreneur with extensive experience in the natural resources, infrastructure and logistics sectors, complemented by a diversified portfolio of venture capital investments. As a co-owner and former director of Dossor-Service, he led the development and early operational phase of the rail logistics infrastructure supporting the Kashagan oil field – one of the world’s largest oil field developments – providing him with significant expertise in rail logistics, infrastructure delivery, and large-scale industrial operations. Mr. Darmesh holds a bachelor’s degree in International Law from the Kazakh State Law University.
Commenting on the appointment, Derk Hartman, Founder & CEO of GMR, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Rakhat to the Board of GMR. Since the early stages of our activities in Namibia, he has been a strong supporter of the Company and has actively championed our vision both in Namibia and internationally.
As we advance towards the development of our manganese refinery and sulphuric acid plant, building resilient and cost-competitive supply chains will be fundamental to our success. Rakhat’s extensive experience in logistics and infrastructure, together with his strong relationships across Central Asia and the Middle East, will provide valuable strategic support as we secure key raw material supply chains and progress both projects towards construction.”
Mr. Darmesh commented:
“I am very pleased to join the Board of GMR at such an exciting stage in the Company’s development, as its manganese refinery and sulphuric acid plant projects move towards commercialisation. I look forward to drawing on my experience in logistics, infrastructure, and supply chain development to help optimise the Company’s operations and strengthen the critical transport and raw material networks that will underpin the successful delivery of these projects.”
About Green Metals Refining Ltd
Green Metals Refining Ltd (GMR) is a midstream refining company dedicated to the production of low-cost battery-grade manganese chemicals for the Green Energy Transition. GMR is a privately held company registered in the United Kingdom and operates three wholly owned Namibian subsidiaries.
Green Metals Refining Namibia (Pty) Ltd is developing a manganese refinery in Walvis Bay, Namibia, leveraging a proven business model that utilises existing supply chains and optimised logistics. Kudu Chemicals (Pty) Ltd is developing a state-of-the-art sulphuric acid plant in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The facility is strategically positioned to supply GMR’s manganese refinery while also supporting the rapidly growing domestic demand for sulphuric acid. Foxtrot Industrial Developments (Pty) Ltd has been established to provide key infrastructure and shared services to both GMR’s projects and potentially other third parties.
For additional information, please visit GMR’s website at www.greenmetalsrefining.com.
Contact
Derk Hartman
Founder & CEO
dhartman@greenmetalsrefining.com
Disclaimer
GMR believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions; however, such statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking information is provided to assist investors in understanding the Company’s business, operations, and development plans and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information.