Ex-Dubal Project Director to head Arianne Phosphate

Arianne Phosphate Inc. appoints Brian Kenny as company's new CEO. Brian Kenny is a seasoned project development executive, having most recently overseen the development and completion of the 7B$ EMAL smelter project in Abu Dhabi and directed more than $10 billion in development projects in Saudi Arabia, Western Algeria, and Kazakhstan over 5 years with Dubai Aluminium Co Ltd.

As Project Director, Brian managed all technical, legal, financial and environmental aspects of the projects. He also arranged project finance, negotiated project agreements, and coordinated with host country government ministries and local agencies.

Prior to his experience with Dubal, Brian directed the design, development, construction, startup and operation of the $4 billion Koniambo nickel project over a 3-year period as President and CEO of Falconbridge New Caledonia and Koniambo Nickel SAS.

Again, Brian directed the EPCM teams and all project development activities, including project finance, environmental permitting and liaising with the government of France, New Caledonia and local communities.

Commenting on the addition of Brian to the Arianne team, Chairman Guthrie Stewart commented “We feel extremely fortunate to have attracted such an experienced and successful international veteran of project development to lead Arianne’s development of Lac à Paul.”