LONDON: Adriatic Metals announced the appointment of Laura Tyler as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Laura Tyler joined the Adriatic Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1 July 2024 and was appointed Interim CEO on 9 August 2024. The appointment follows an extensive CEO search by the Board as the Company transitions to a leading European mining company.  

Michael Rawlinson, Chairman of Adriatic, commented: “On behalf of the Board I am delighted to announce the appointment of Laura Tyler as CEO. The Board has undertaken an extensive search for Adriatic’s next leader and is pleased to announce her appointment as the Board’s unanimous choice. Laura has an abundance of experience in underground, polymetallic mining operations and executive leadership roles over a 35 year career.

“Through stepping into the role of Interim CEO, Laura has demonstrated that she has the skills, vision and values to bring the Vares Silver Operation to nameplate capacity and develop Adriatic as one of the leading mining companies in Europe.”

Laura Tyler, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Adriatic, commented: “Having spent the last two months working on site and living in Sarajevo, I understand the extraordinary potential of the Vares Silver Operation, which is set to become a multi-generational source of critical metals in the heart of Europe. I am excited to take on the role of CEO in a permanent capacity and take Adriatic onto its next phase of growth, supported by a strong executive and operational team. I am also impressed by the level of support received by the local communities and government ministries, who fully recognise the strategic importance of Vares for the country of Bosnia & Herzegovina.”