MOUNT PLEASANT, SC / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2026 / Deep Sea Rare Minerals, Inc. (“DSRM”), an American company advancing U.S. critical minerals independence through the responsible exploration and development of subsea mineral resources, today announced the appointment of veteran global mining executive Geoffrey McDonald Day to its Board of Directors. Mr. Day brings more than 35 years of global mining experience across exploration, operations, and mine development, and will support the Company as it advances its subsea critical minerals strategy.
Mr. Day is an Australian geochemist and mining executive with international experience across the global mining industry. His career spans the complete mining lifecycle, including exploration, processing, operations, technical services, environmental planning, and mine closure and rehabilitation, working across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. He also brings significant experience in mergers, acquisitions, and external relations. Mr. Day recently served as Chief Executive Officer of AMAK Al-Masane Al-Kobra Mining Company, the largest publicly listed mining company in Saudi Arabia and a producer of copper, zinc, gold, and silver.
Mr. Day holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geochemistry from Deakin University and a Master of Applied Science in Geochemistry from Monash University, and has undertaken postgraduate studies in Geology and Geophysics at the University of California, Berkeley. His experience across complex mining systems, critical minerals development, and large-scale international operations positions him to provide valuable strategic oversight as DSRM advances its offshore exploration initiatives.
Management Commentary
Tony Romeo, Chief Executive Officer of DSRM, commented: “We are very pleased to welcome Geoff to the Board at an important stage in the Company’s development. Geoff has worked across a range of jurisdictions and complex mining environments, and his leadership experience will be invaluable as we continue to advance our subsea exploration initiatives and long-term strategy.”
Mr. Day commented: “I’m honored to join the Board of Deep Sea Rare Minerals at such an important stage in the Company’s development. The focus on subsea critical minerals represents a compelling opportunity within a supply chain that is becoming increasingly important globally. The Company is taking a disciplined and technically grounded approach to advancing these resources, and I believe it is building the capabilities required to operate effectively in complex environments. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to support the advancement of its overall strategy with a focus on execution and long-term value creation.”
About Deep Sea Rare Minerals, Inc.
Deep Sea Rare Minerals, Inc. (DSRM) is an American company advancing U.S. critical minerals independence through the responsible exploration and development of subsea mineral resources. DSRM is in full compliance with the NOAA exploration licensing process over roughly 150,000 square kilometers in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone and Western Pacific near Guam. These areas, over which DSRM now has priority of right, are likely rich in polymetallic nodules containing nickel, cobalt, and other metals essential to U.S. energy security, defense, and advanced manufacturing. The Company has recently completed a pre-FEED study for its nodule collection system, targeting first recovery by 2028, subject to regulatory approvals. To learn more, please visit www.deepsearareminerals.com.
