QUEBEC CITY, QC – Kobo Resources Inc. (“
Kobo” or the “
Company”) (
TSX.V: KRI) is pleased to announce that, at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company held on August 29, 2024 (the “
Meeting”), shareholders elected each of Edouard Gosselin, Paul Sarjeant, Frank Ricciuti, Patrick Gagnon, Jeff Hussey, Brian Scott and Vivek Dharni as directors of the Company. Shareholders also voted to appoint MNP LLP as auditor of the Company. A description of the matters put to a vote at the Meeting can be found in the management information circular dated July 25, 2024 available on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at
www.sedarplus.ca.
Frank Ricciuti, Chairman of the Board of Kobo, commented: “On behalf of the entire Board, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Vivek Dharni as the newest member of Kobo Resources’ Board of Directors. With over 20 years of experience in strategic roles across corporate development and finance, particularly in Africa, Vivek’s expertise will be an asset as we continue our exploration efforts at the Kossou Gold Project and on the Kotobi Permit. His extensive background in the mining and resource sectors, combined with his commitment to sustainable growth, also aligns perfectly with our vision for Kobo’s future in the region.”
He continued: “The partnership with Luso Global Mining and Mota-Engil opens the door to valuable synergies that will enable Kobo to advance its strategic objectives and explore new opportunities across Africa. By combining our strengths, we look forward to moving forward and advancing our shared commitment to creating long-term value for our shareholders.”
About Vivek Dharni
Mr. Dharni is a business leader with over 20 years of experience managing strategic roles in corporate development and finance related functions in diverse and challenging environments. Mr. Dharni is focused on being a transformational leader dedicated to driving impactful change within resources, infrastructure and renewable energy space, pioneering better business practices focusing on sustainable growth strategies that positively impact both society and the economy as well as elevating value for diverse stakeholders. Mr. Dharni has worked in internationally recognized institutions like the HDFC group, Mota-Engil group and Rio Tinto, and is currently engaged as the Head of Mergers & Acquisitions for Mota-Engil group in Africa and the Middle East. During the course of his professional career, he has worked both as a financier and investor as well as an industry partner in the real asset space (Infrastructure and Resources) in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Europe. He has acquired strong skills in Negotiation, Business Planning and Control, Business Development, Investments and Capital Raising, Management, and JVs having led private equity and structured finance transactions of more than US$20 billion. Mr. Dharni holds an MBA from IE Business School in Spain and charters from the CFA Institute and the CAIA Association.
Kobo also announces the filing of its unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024 and related management’s discussion and analysis. Copies of these financial statements and related management’s discussion and analysis can be found on the Company’s issuer profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca as well as on the Company’s website at www.koboresources.com.