Directorate Changes & Advisory Committee Formation
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28 January 2026
Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd
("BMV or the "Company")
Directorate Changes, Formation of Board Advisory Committee and Senior Hires
Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd ("BMV" or the "Company"), the gold streaming, mining and treasury company, announces that Cedric Simonet has stepped down as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect to pursue other interests. The Company also announces its intention to appoint Frank Amato and Hernán M. Yellati as Non-Executive Directors to the Board of Directors.
The appointment of Mr Amato and Dr Yellati will be effective immediately following completion of relevant customary due diligence checks by the Company's advisers. A further announcement will be made in due course, including any disclosures required under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8, should they be applicable.
Directorate Changes
Frank Amato will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director, and is a former Executive Director at JPMorgan with 18 years of experience in traditional finance, specialising as a precious metals market maker and derivatives (options) trader. He has been an active angel investor in crypto, Web3, and blockchain since early 2014. His early involvement includes purchasing Bitcoin through the U.S. Marshals Service Silk Road auction via SecondMarket, serving as a pre-seed investor in BitMEX, and participating as an early member of Blockchain Capital's AngelList syndicate (including investments in Blockstream, Ripple Labs, and Tierion). Frank also serves as a fintech advisor to the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and as a trading and derivatives consultant to Sovereign AI (Nasdaq: SVRN).
Hernán M. Yellati, PhD, will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director. Hernán is an accomplished economist with more than 20 years of experience spanning banking, macroeconomics, econometrics, and emerging technologies including crypto, Web3, and blockchain. He is currently Partner and Global Head of Macroeconomic Research and Strategy at Borderless Capital, a leading digital asset investment firm based in Miami. At Borderless Capital, he leads global macroeconomic research, optimises institutional-grade investment strategies, and spearheaded the post-acquisition migration of more than 50 limited partners and $30 million in assets following the acquisition of CTF Capital. Hernán is a frequent speaker at global conferences and a contributor to major financial media, including Bloomberg and the Financial Times.
Board Advisory Committee
In line with its new strategy, BMV has also formed a new Board Advisory Committee ("the Committee"). The Committee has been established to provide independent, specialist advice to the Board across mining operations, financial strategy, and governance matters. The Committee will support informed decision-making on capital allocation, regulatory compliance, and risk management, drawing on deep industry and financial expertise to strengthen oversight and long-term value creation.
The initial members of the Committee will comprise:
1. Paul Ray, CEO of Raptor Capital International. Paul is a seasoned surveyor with nearly 50 years of experience in the global mining and exploration industry. He has held senior roles at major organisations including Theiss Bros and Placer Exploration and Development Corporation. Paul's expertise spans geodetic, geophysical, and geological surveys, property acquisition and assessment, negotiations, contracts, logistics, and public relations. He has successfully discovered, developed, and joint-ventured mining properties across Australia and the Pacific region. He has also served on the boards of numerous public and private exploration and mining companies worldwide.
2. John Webb, FCCA, Owner and Director of GB Trust SARL, a regulated corporate service provider in Monaco, advising entrepreneurial and high-net-worth clients. John is a British-qualified accountant and Monaco-based investment professional with over 30 years of experience in corporate services, finance, and international property investment. His career includes senior roles in financial control, hotel acquisitions, and real estate investment across Europe, the UK, and the United States. John is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and brings deep expertise in property, structured finance, and cross-border investment structures.
Senior Hires
Darron Giddens has joined BMV and will assume responsibility for the oversight and management of the Company's financial function, supporting the Board in financial reporting, controls, and strategic financial matters. Darron is a senior finance leader with over 30 years' experience across technology, financial services, manufacturing, and e-commerce. A Chartered Accountant with an MBA from Aston University, he has led corporate finance, strategy, and systems transformation initiatives from start-up, scale-up through to PLC level. Darron has overseen 23 corporate transactions across 34 entities, specialising in acquisitions, disposals, and post-merger integration. He works with multiple businesses in board-level and fractional roles, supporting growth through strong financial leadership, M&A expertise, and scalable finance operations.
Former Interim CEO and Director, Aidan Bishop, is returning to support BMV with a focus on Asia Development and the existing Asia assets that the Company is involved in. Aidan continued to work with BMV in a consultant capacity after stepping down from the aforementioned roles. The Company will continue to benefit from his knowledge of the Philippine and South Korea gold projects, as he was instrumental in signing the JVs with the Company's South Korean and Filipino partners, as well as his geographic location in Asia.
Sath Ganesarajah, Chief Executive Officer of BMV, said: "I am delighted to welcome a series of high-calibre appointments to the BMV team who will significantly strengthen our capabilities across business development, corporate governance, financial planning, marketing and more. These additions bring a wealth of relevant experience and are closely aligned with our commitment towards executing our gold streaming and treasury strategy to achieve scalable, compliant and sustainable growth. I would also like to thank Cedric for his contribution at BMV and wish him all the best for the future."
For further information, please contact:
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Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd |
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Sath Ganesarajah, Chief Executive Officer |
c/o +44 (0)20 4582 3500 |
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Gracechurch Group |
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Harry Chathli, Alexis Gore, Anysia Virdi |
+44 (0)20 4582 3500
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The Company encourages all investors to share questions on this announcement via its investor hub: https://bmvbtc.com/s/aca32f
About Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd
Bluebird Mining Ventures (LSE: BMV) is a gold streaming, mining and treasury company. BMV's mission is to build and manage a gold-backed treasury through streaming agreements, providing investors with exposure to physical gold without the operational risk of mining.
BMV focuses on streams from producing assets within the ore concentrate to bullion value chain. Its investments secure multi-year flows of gold that can be recycled into new transactions. This model enables scalable exposure to gold without capital expenditure, or execution risks.
Drawing on its heritage in gold, BMV combines the stability of physical bullion with the benefits of a scalable, disciplined business model. With a focus on prudent capital allocation and treasury management, BMV aims to deliver sustainable, long-term value for shareholders.
For more information, please visit: www.bmvbtc.com
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