AMERICAN TERBIUM CORP. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL POCHNA TO ITS ADVISORY BOARD
Industry Veteran Brings Decades of Venture Capital, Finance, and Asset Management Experience
MIAMI, 16th April, 2025 - American Terbium Corp. ("American Terbium" or the "Company"), a private strategic metals explorer and pioneer in rapidly leachable Dysprosium-Terbium (Dy-Tb) deposits, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Pochna to its Advisory Board. A seasoned entrepreneur and financier Mr. Pochna, who resides in the south of France, brings a distinguished track record of venture capital, finance, asset management, and board leadership across multiple industries.
"Michael's broad expertise in international finance, corporate governance, and global dealmaking aligns perfectly with American Terbium's goal of establishing North American independence in heavy rare earth elements," said Francis Boulle, President & CEO of American Terbium. "He has navigated complex ventures spanning continents and industries - experience that will be invaluable as we advance our new deposit model for Dy-Tb in the United States and around the world."
A Distinguished Career in Venture Capital, Finance, and Asset Management
Mr. Pochna's background underscores his aptitude for spearheading innovative ventures and driving organizational growth:
Early Education & Harvard Graduate: Attended Le Rosey and Deerfield Academy before graduating from Harvard in 1960.
Building Global Enterprises: Served as a partner at Lansdowne Limited (Paris), Asian Oceanic Group (Hong Kong), and Dexter Capital (New York), contributing to major financial and corporate transactions on three continents.
Founder of Societe Viticole Europeenne (SVE): Established in 1970 to acquire vineyards in France, Italy, and Spain. Under Mr. Pochna's leadership, SVE became one of Europe's largest fine wine property owners before being sold to management in 1985.
International Telecommunications Ventures: Co-founded Binladen Telecommunications ("BTC") with Sheikh Salem Binladen, securing a 10-year contract to manage Sauditel on behalf of Bell Canada International (BCI).
Industrial Turnaround Expertise: Led an investor group to take control of Diversified Industries, a NYSE-listed manufacturer, restructuring it into United Recycling Industries before its eventual sale to the Sims Group in 2007.
Property Development: Managed real estate partnerships in New York's Tudor City from 1990 to 2000.
Culture, Arts & Entertainment: Founded MSquare International in 1980, developing Off-Broadway theaters and producing films and classical music concerts/events.
Financial Services Leadership: Currently Managing Director of Dexter Capital Limited, providing advisory services to major financial and investment groups including Guggenheim Partners, The Carlyle Group, Partners Group, and Omega Advisors. He also serves as Senior Advisor to Vantage Intelligence UK Limited LLC.
Advancing Rare Earth Independence
American Terbium Corp. is focused on developing its proprietary geological model for high-grade Dysprosium-Terbium deposits across North America, with an emphasis on rapid leachability. By applying innovative extraction methodologies and deploying advanced processing technologies, the Company aims to create a sustainable, low-cost supply of critical heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) for use in electric vehicles, renewable energy, defense, and more - all without reliance on Chinese downstream processing.
"With his remarkable background in global finance and corporate strategy, Michael will offer invaluable insights as we position American Terbium at the forefront of a new era in rare earth exploration and processing," added Boulle.
About American Terbium Corp.
American Terbium Corp. is a privately held corporation committed to advancing the production of heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) in North America. By applying a pioneering geological model to explore paleo basin sediments, the Company has identified high-grade Dysprosium-Terbium (Dy-Tb) deposits with rapid leachability, enabling a game-changing approach to HREE extraction. American Terbium strives to ensure North American independence in the production of these critical metals to support clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and defense systems.
On behalf of the Board,
Francis Boulle
President & CEO
American Terbium Corp.
For more information, please contact:
Email: info@americanterbium.com
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