GMG appoints new Chief Production Growth Officer and updates global production plans
GMG’s April 22, 2026 public release on production leadership and global production planning.
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSX V: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) announced that Stuart Watson, former global Head of Technical Development for Rio Tinto Ltd. (ASX: RIO), has joined GMG as Chief Production Growth Officer.
Stuart has over 30 years of global leadership experience in metals and mining and oil and chemicals, including 20 years at Rio Tinto, across operations, sales and marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and technology development and innovation.
- Leading and delivering multiple major transformation programs valued over US$5 Billion and merger and acquisition deals valued at US$1 Billion.
- Directing US$1 Billion in global technology and research and development spend to create breakthrough growth options and projects.
- Building high-performing global teams across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Craig Nicol, CEO and Managing Director of the Company, welcomed Stuart to the GMG team and described him as an addition to the Senior Executive Team for executive leadership and delivery capability.
Operations Update
GMG is focused on delivering its Gen 2.0 Graphene Production Project by the end of June 2026, which is expected to produce at least 10 tonnes per annum of graphene at its headquarters in Richlands, Queensland, Australia.
GMG plans to replicate and establish other production plants around the world to enable scaled production for potential sales, diversify production risks and reduce operating costs by locating plants in countries with lower operating costs, including low-cost natural gas.
- Graphene Production, from natural gas.
- Coating Blend Plant, for the graphene coating THERMAL-XR®.
- Lubricant Blend Plant, for the graphene lubricant additive G® LUBRICANT.
- Graphene Slurry Plant, for the SUPA G® Lithium-Ion Battery Additive.
- Battery Assembly Plant, for the Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery.
About GMG
GMG is an Australian based clean-technology company which develops, makes and sells energy saving and energy storage solutions, enabled by graphene manufactured via its in-house production process.
GMG’s present focus is to de-risk and develop commercial scale-up capabilities, secure market applications, build revenue from energy savings products, develop next-generation battery technology and develop supply chain, partners and project execution capability.