- Atlas Salt (REMRF, Financial) appoints Andrew Smith as Project Director & General Manager for the Great Atlantic Salt Project.
- Smith will lead project delivery and financing, focusing on governance frameworks and construction permits.
- The project aims to establish Newfoundland and Labrador's next major salt mine.
Atlas Salt Inc. (OTCQB: REMRF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Smith, P.Eng., ICD.D as the new Project Director and General Manager for the Great Atlantic Salt Project. Since joining the company in 2023 as Mine Project Manager, Smith has been pivotal in advancing the project through key stages such as the completion of the environmental assessment process and substantial progress in obtaining provincial regulatory approvals for construction.
In his expanded role, Smith will be responsible for integrated project delivery, overseeing the execution of the capital program, and ensuring operational readiness. Key priorities under his leadership will include enhancing governance frameworks, advancing project financing in collaboration with Endeavour Financial, finalizing construction permits with technical partners like ICI Innovations, and developing long-term offtake agreements.
The Great Atlantic Salt Project is positioned to become a major development for Newfoundland and Labrador's mining sector, with Atlas Salt focusing on sustainable and responsible mining practices. This appointment comes as the company looks forward to further advancing the project towards construction, ensuring objectives are met with the highest standards of safety and community engagement.
