International Battery Metals

International Battery Metals has appointed Scott Colangelo to its board of directors with immediate effect and has also named him to the audit committee. Colangelo is chairman, managing partner and co‑founder of Prime Capital Investment Advisors and managing director of Qualified Plan Advisors, bringing many years of experience in the financial industry. According to the filing, there are no arrangements or reportable transactions between him or his family and the company; his compensation will follow the usual rules for external board members. International Battery Metals is incorporated in British Columbia, headquartered in Houston, and listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (IBAT) and OTCQB (IBATF). » More on de.investing.com

International Battery Metals has agreed to a non-brokered private placement of US$2.8 million with related parties of EV Metals, an insider company controlled by director Jacob Warnock. Each unit, sold at US$0.08, consists of a common share and a warrant exercisable within four years at C$0.15. Closing is expected around April 24, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval; issued securities will be subject to statutory hold periods and treated as restricted securities. International Battery Metals will pay a 5% structuring fee to Jacob Warnock in cash on closing. » More on de.investing.com

International Battery Metals named Garrett Galloway, previously senior vice president, corporate development, as executive officer effective April 6. Galloway has led business development, strategic partnerships, transactions, financial initiatives and investor relations since May 2025 and brings more than 15 years of experience in the energy sector. The appointment comes as the stock trades near its 52-week high and the company advances commercialization of its direct lithium extraction technology. » More on de.investing.com