お知らせ • Oct 08
Savannah Resources plc Announces Board Changes, Effective October 7, 2025
Savannah Resources Plc announces two changes to its Board of Directors which reflect the progress made in the Project and preparation for the steps ahead, which include project financing, construction and subsequent operation. After 12 years of dedicated service on the Company's Board, Mr. Dale Ferguson is stepping down from the Board, effective from October 7, 2025. Mr. Ferguson is a particularly important person with regards to Savannah's progress at the Barroso Lithium Project, as it was through him that the C-100 concession was transitioned from feldspar to lithium, and it was through his sustained cross-continental efforts that it progressed through the traditional geological de-risking process to the current stage of confirmation of economic value and preparation for project execution. Savannah reported that Mr. Ferguson will remain with the Company as part of its executive leadership team in his current role of Chief Technical Officer, ensuring continuity in the leadership of Savannah's technical team as the Company continues to develop the Project. In addition, The Board confirmed that Mr. Paulo Pinto, a representative of the Company's substantial shareholders, Grupo Lusiaves SGPS, S. A and Pluris Investments, S.A., has joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Paulo Pinto is an experienced Board Member and Senior Executive with over 30 years of leadership in the banking and financial services industry. He has served on the boards of multiple financial institutions and currently holds the position of Executive Board Member at Pluris Investments, a diversified investment group based in Portugal. His appointment provides greater connectivity with the Company's significant Portuguese shareholders and increases Savannah's network among key stakeholders in the finance and business sectors within the country. Mr. Paulo Jose Matos Oliveria Pinto (aged 55) is an experienced Board Member and Senior Executive with over 30 years of leadership in the banking and financial services industry. He has served on the boards of multiple financial institutions and currently holds the position of Executive Board Member at Pluris Investments, a diversified investment group based in Portugal. Throughout his career, he has held senior management roles in areas including corporate and SME banking, strategic planning, structured finance, and M&A, notably during a 30-year tenure at Caixa Geral de Depósitos, Portugal's leading state-owned bank. He brings a strong track record in governance, business transformation, and investment oversight. An advocate of lifelong learning, he holds executive education credentials from Stanford GSB, MIT, INSEAD, London Business School, and others. His academic foundation in Economics (FEP - Universidade do Porto) is complemented by advanced training in financial analysis, credit risk, leadership, innovation, and strategic management. Mr. Paulo Pinto is certified in Financial Analysis by the European Association of Financial Analysts. With a strong understanding of international markets and regulatory frameworks, he contributes strategic insight and disciplined execution to investment decision-making processes, particularly in high-impact, growth-oriented environments. Current Directorships /Partnerships: Pluris Investments S.A., RProperties - Famalicão Central Park S.A., Mystic New Avenue S.A., Valens Private Equity Unipessoal Lda, CDNCD - Construção e Desenvolvimento de Navios Comerciais e de Defesa S.A, Mystic Golden River Tours S.A., Historical Porto Offices S.A., Mystic TUA S.A., World of Discoveries S.A., Mystic Real Estate S.A., Caminho das Estrelas - Turismo Espacial S.A., Douro Marina Hotel, S.A., Helitours - Douro - Transportes Aéreos S.A., Pinto & Ferreira - Sociedade de Exploração Hoteleira e Turistica S.A., Vise Mundum, S.A., Energia Fundamental Mobilidade Eléctrica S.A, Citypure - Soluções de Mobildade Sustentável Lda, CITIDY - Soluções Urbanas Sustentáveis S.A., Paulo José Matos Oliveira Pinto EIRL. Former Directorships /Partnerships within the last 5 years: Garval - Sociedade de Garantia Mútua S.A., Agrogarante - Sociedade de Garantia Mútua S.A., Norgarante - Sociedade de Garantia Mútua S.A., Lisgarante - Sociedade de Garantia Mútua SA. Effective date for Dale Ferguson’s resignation and Paulo Pinto’s appointment is October 7, 2025.