Locksley Resources Ltd (ASX:LKY) (FRA:X5L) (OTCMKTS:LKYRF) announced the appointment of Ms. Stacy Newstead to its Advisory Board as Strategic Advisor - Materials Strategy.
Stacy Newstead brings U.S. defense materials expertise to advance Locksley's critical mineral and commercialisation initiatives.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Stacy Newstead appointed as a Strategic Advisor to the Locksley Advisory Board
- Ms Newstead currently serves as Materials Strategy and Risk Manager at Lockheed Martin, overseeing U.S. supply chain risk mitigation for critical materials used in advanced defence systems
- Over two decades of experience across defence, critical minerals, and advanced materials sectors, including leadership roles at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Textron Systems, and Evolution Energy Solutions -
- Expertise spanning U.S. Department of Defence acquisition, system manufacturing and production, materials engineering, supply chain risk mitigation, critical component supply chains, and state and federal engagement for manufacturing facilities
- Appointment strengthens Locksley's U.S. Government initiatives and supports commercialisation of American-sourced antimony and rare earth supply chains
- Locksley has submitted U.S. Govt White Paper funding request under Defence Production Act Title III DPA to advance project financing position and accelerate first mover status in re-establishing domestic Antimony industry and U.S supply chain strength
Ms. Newstead currently serves as Materials Strategy and Risk Manager at Lockheed Martin, where she leads initiatives to secure domestic and allied sources of key materials vital to U.S. defense manufacturing and national security. Her work focuses on assessing and mitigating material, pricing, and geopolitical risk across complex supply chains that underpin critical technologies including munitions, batteries, and aerospace systems.
A highly accomplished executive, Ms. Newstead brings more than 20 years of experience across U.S. Government, defense, and industrial sectors. Her prior roles include senior program leadership at Huntington Ingalls Industries and Textron Systems, as well as Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. subsidiary of Evolution Energy Minerals (ASX:EV1), where she led onshoring initiatives for graphite and advanced battery materials.
Her appointment reinforces Locksley's position at the intersection of critical minerals, defense, and national security strategy, providing invaluable insight into U.S. policy, funding and industrial collaboration opportunities. This strengthens the Company's ability to engage with U.S. partners and access Federal programs supporting domestic critical mineral supply chains, advancing Locksley's mine-to-market strategy for U.S.-sourced antimony and rare earths.
Kerrie Matthews, Locksley CEO commented:
"Stacy's appointment represents another significant step in strengthening our U.S. advisory capability. Her deep understanding of defense material supply chains, coupled with her leadership at Lockheed Martin, brings exceptional strategic value to Locksley as we advance our mine-to-market development of American sourced antimony and rare earths."
"Her perspective on material security and risk will help guide our engagement with U.S. industry and government stakeholders as we scale from pilot to commercial operations."
Ms Newstead commented:
"The restoration of secure, transparent and domestic critical mineral supply chains is essential to both U.S. defense readiness and the broader energy transition. Locksley's integrated mine-to-market model and U.S. operational footprint, position it as a key contributor to these national objectives. I'm honored to support the team's strategy and growth trajectory."
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