Guardian Exploration Inc. (TSXV: GX) (OTCQB: GXUSF) (Frankfurt: R6B) announced the formation of its Advisory Board and the appointment of Ms. Elena Baranova to the board. The initiative aims to strengthen the Company’s leadership capacity as it advances its exploration and development objectives.
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, 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. She advised on high-value financings, mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and complex cross-border transactions, including involvement in landmark deals such as UC Rusal’s US$26 billion IPO and Glencore’s US$61 billion dual listing. She has also advised major global companies like Rio Tinto, Norilsk Nickel, Randgold Resources (now Barrick Mining Corporation), Erdenes Mongol, and others.
As Co-Founder of IM Power Plc, a UK-based independent power producer, Ms. Baranova led the development of major energy infrastructure projects, including a US$1.2 billion power plant in Mongolia. She is also Founder and Managing Director of Astera Group, focusing on strategic opportunities in energy transition and critical minerals, including rare earths, battery storage, and renewable energy infrastructure.
Ms. Baranova holds GDL and LPC degrees from The University of Law in the United Kingdom and is a qualified Solicitor of England & Wales. She is a member of the Law Society of the United Kingdom, serves as a judge for the International Property Awards, and is involved in the Eurasia Critical Minerals Organization and the British-Uzbek Society.
Guardian Exploration Inc. is engaged in oil, gas, and mineral exploration and development, with assets including 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.
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Forward-looking statements in this news release are based on management’s expectations and relate primarily to the Company’s exploration plans and strategic objectives. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including exploration and development risks, financing availability, regulatory approvals, permitting, and commodity price fluctuations. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
