We’ve assembled a team seeking to build a matrix of capabilities to exploit the opportunity space at pace.

Medallion’s executives bring in a breadth and depth of knowledge in the sector, a strong network in the up- and mid-stream REE market, experience across cracking and separation and a track record in technology development and exploitation strategy.

The Medallion Team

Alfredo Ramos Plasencia - CEO

Douglas Newby - CFO

Kurt Forrester - CTO

Mark Saxon - VP Business Development

  • More than 20 years’ experience in the development and commercialization of innovative digital technologies supporting design, engineering and operation of industrial assets. Extensive experience in R&D, engineering, and operational roles. MSc in chemical engineering from RWTH Aachen and MBA with distinction from London Business School

  • 40 years’ experience in finance, financial management, project evaluation and implementation with extensive experience in rare earths and other critical minerals. Managed transitions to US exchanges and implementation of SOX. BSc (honours) in mathematics from King’s College London

  • Nearly 20 years’ experience in metals and minerals processing and technology development including rare earths and other critical minerals. BEng(Chemical) (first class) and PhD in Engineering from University of Sydney, Charted Chemical Engineer and Chartered Professional Metallurgist.

  • More than 25 years’ experience in mineral development focused on rare earths and other critical minerals. Formerly President and CEO of Medallion, and previously President and CEO of Leading Edge Materials. BSc (honours) in geology from University of Melbourne, and Diploma of Applied Finance

Key Consultants / Advisory Board

Daniel Mamadou

Advisor

Robert Roe

Mineral Sands Geologist

  • Our Vision & Mission

    Ensuring the availability and security of supply of critical materials, a new strategic resource for a carbon-neutral world.

  • Our Business Plan

    Key insights into the magnetic rare earth market and how we approach the  mine-to-magnet value chain to deliver value to our investors.

  • The Core Technology

    LAD chromatography, co-developed with Purdue University, is our platform technology for the separation of rare earth oxides and other critical materials.

Creating the future, together.