About Us
We are driven by our aim to supply local lithium to fuel Europe’s green energy transition
About Critical Metals Corp
Critical Metals Corp is at the forefront of Europe’s green energy transition, specializing in the secure and sustainable supply of critical metals and minerals. Our flagship Wolfsberg Lithium Project, located in Austria, is set to become Europe’s first fully licensed lithium mine, which positions us to be a leading supplier of lithium in the integrated European battery supply chain. Our expert team, strategic location, and dedication to excellence make us a pivotal player in powering the future of Europe and its partners with clean energy.
Leadership Team
Meet our leadership team
Board of Directors
Tony Sage
Chairman and CEO
Michael Hanson
Director
Carolyn Trabuco
Lead Independent Director
Malcolm Day
Director
Mykhailo Zhernov
Director
Tony Sage
Chairman and CEO
Carolyn Trabuco
Lead Independent Director
Malcolm Day
Director
Michael Hanson
Director
Mykhailo Zhernov
Director
Management Team
Dietrich Wanke
President of European Operations
Tony Sage
Chairman and CEO
Mr Sage has more than 35 years’ experience in corporate advisory services, funds management and capital raising predominantly within the resource sector. Mr Sage is based in Western Australia and has been involved in the management and financing of listed mining companies for the last 22 years. Mr Sage has operated in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Romania, Russia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo, South Africa, Indonesia, China and Australia. Mr Sage currently holds the position of Executive Chairman of ASX-listed CuFe Ltd, European Lithium Limited and Cyclone Metals Limited.
Carolyn Trabuco
Lead Independent Director
Carolyn Trabuco is a business and finance professional in the fields of global equity research, strategic advisory, commodities and ESG. She has over 25 years of global growth investing and fund management experience including over 10 years in the metals, mining, and resources sectors. Ms. Trabuco is cofounder and Board Director of Azul Brazilian Airline (NYSE: AZUL), Board Director of Shimmick (NASDAQ: SHIM), Board Director of Sizzle Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SZZL) and founder of strategic advisory firm, Thistledown Advisory Group, LLC. Ms. Trabuco is an adjunct professor of finance and alternative investments at Sacred Heart University, and Chairman of the Town of Fairfield, CT Joint Retirement Investment Board.
Malcolm Day
Director
Mr Day holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Surveying and Mapping. He commenced his career working for 3 years in remote Western Australia conducting mining and exploration surveys. Following this period he worked in the civil construction industry for 8 years in senior management as a Licensed Surveyor and then later as a Civil Engineer. Mr Day is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mr Day is the Managing Director of ASX listed entity Moab Minerals Limited (ASX Code: MOM).
Mykhailo Zhernov
Director
Mr Zhernov has a track record of twenty years in the financial sector of Ukraine, CIS, Central and Eastern Europe. Currently, Mr. Zhernov serves as the managing partner at Millstone & Co Investment Company, a private investment company specializing in investment, asset and capital management. in Central and Eastern Europe. He was the founder and head of ALTERA FINANCE (altera-finance.com), a member of the supervisory board of insurance company VUSO (vuso.ua), INNEX Stock Exchange, and head of the private banking in PJSC DIAMANTBANK.
Michael Hanson
Director
Mr. Hanson brings a wealth of expertise with over 30 years experience in Natural Resources Corporate Finance advising on a broad range of corporate transactions. Michael has successfully advised on numerous IPOs, public and private equity raises and M&A transactions for many AIM, TSX and ASX listed companies. His postings have included Russia and South Africa. Mr Hanson is currently a Partner at Hanson Peak LLP.
Dietrich Wanke
President of European Operations
Mr Wanke has more than 30 years’ experience in management at operational level for underground and open cut mines. Mr Wanke has held statutory positions as registered manager under the applicable mining acts in several countries and commodities, notably gold/silver, nickel, diamonds, coal and iron. Mr Wanke has lived and served professionally for mining operations in Germany, Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Sierra Leone. Mr Wanke has managed mining operations through all phases, starting from greenfield exploration to full scale production as well as extension of existing mines.
“Critical Metals Corp has Europe’s most advanced lithium mine, and we’re ready to make the EU’s switch to EVs possible.”
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