Guardian Exploration Inc. (TSXV: GX) (OTCQB: GXUSF) (Frankfurt: R6B) announced the formation of its Advisory Board, a strategic move to enhance leadership capacity as the company pursues its exploration and development objectives. As part of this initiative, the company has appointed Ms. Elena Baranova, an accomplished international strategic advisor and cross-border negotiator, to the Advisory Board.
Ms. Baranova brings extensive experience in corporate finance, energy, mining, and large-scale infrastructure projects across global markets. Her expertise includes international legal structuring, sovereign and government negotiations, complex transactions, and the development of capital-intensive projects. She has worked across Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with a focus on energy transition and critical minerals.
Graydon Kowal, President & CEO of Guardian, stated: "Ms. Baranova brings a rare combination of global transactional expertise and hands-on experience in developing complex energy and resource projects. Her deep understanding of international markets, government negotiations, and capital structuring will be invaluable as Guardian continues to advance its strategic initiatives."
Ms. Baranova is a Solicitor of England & Wales and began her legal career at leading international law firms, including Osborne Clarke and Ogier, where she advised on high-value financings, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and complex cross-border transactions. She was involved in landmark transactions such as UC Rusal's US$26 billion IPO and Glencore's US$61 billion dual listing. She has also advised major global companies including Rio Tinto, Norilsk Nickel, Randgold Resources (now Barrick Mining Corporation), Erdenes Mongol, Jordan Intrah (Oil & Gas) Group, and Jindal Steel.
Ms. Baranova is a Co-Founder of IM Power Plc, a UK-based independent power producer, where as Executive Director she led the development of a US$1.2 billion power plant in Mongolia supporting large-scale mining operations. She is also the Founder and Managing Director of Astera Group, which focuses on strategic opportunities in energy transition and critical minerals, including rare earths, battery storage, and renewable energy infrastructure.
Guardian Exploration Inc. is a TSXV-listed company engaged in oil, gas, and mineral exploration and development. Its assets include the Sundog and Esker gold projects in Nunavut's Kivalliq Region, the Mount Cameron Property in Yukon's Mayo Mining District, and the Kaigani claims in Southeast Alaska. The appointment of Ms. Baranova is expected to support the company's strategic initiatives and project advancement.
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