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MetalQuest Mining Welcomes Distinguished Global Steel & Mining Executive, Praveen Kumar Jha, as a Strategic Adviser for MQM and its Lac Otelnuk Iron Ore Project, Labrador Trough, Quebec
(TheNewswire) October 8 th , 2025 – TheNewswire - Rockport, Ontario ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"MetalQuest Mining Welcomes Distinguished Global Steel & Mining Executive, Praveen Kumar Jha, as a Strategic Adviser for MQM and its Lac Otelnuk Iron Ore Project, Labrador Trough, Quebec\n\n\n (TheNewswire)\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n October 8\n \n\n th\n \n\n , 2025 –\n \n\n TheNewswire -\n \n\n Rockport, Ontario\n \n\n –\n \n\n MQM\n \n\n (TSXV:\n \n MQM\n \n )\n \n\n is pleased to announce the\nappointment of Mr. Praveen Kumar Jha, as a Strategic Adviser to the\nCompany\n \n\n .\n \n\n With more than three decades of international leadership experience\nacross some of the world’s most respected steel companies, including\nJSW and Tata Steel, Mr. Jha brings exceptional expertise in mining,\nsteelmaking, and global business expansion and this experience will\nadd to MQM’s ability to execute AtkinsRealis recommendations.\n \n\n\n\n Click\nhere to read the June 25\n \n\n\n\n th\n \n\n\n\n AtkinsRealis Press\nRelease\n \n\n\n\n .\n \n\n\n\n A graduate in Mining Engineering from the Indian\nInstitute of Technology (IIT) and an MBA from XLRI, Praveen has worked\nclosely with top industry leaders such as the\n \n\n Vice Chairman of Tata Steel, the Managing\nDirector of Tata Steel\n \n\n , and the\n \n\n Chairman of JSW Steel\n \n\n . Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in driving\nboth topline and bottom-line growth, steering international\nexpansions, and delivering transformational results during challenging\nindustry cycles.\n \n\n\n\n Amongst his many accomplishments in the iron ore\nindustry,\n \n\n Praveen also\nsuccessfully oversaw a $1.5 billion greenfield investment in the\nLabrador Trough, Quebec, guiding it from joint venture agreement and\nfeasibility study through to social licensing, construction, and\nfull-scale ramp-up.\n \n\n\n\n His proven ability to lead complex projects, manage\ndiverse stakeholders, and deliver superior financial performance makes\nhim a valuable addition to MQM’s advisory team.\n \n\n\n\n Chairman and CEO Harry Barr\n \n\n stated\n \n\n , “We\nare delighted to welcome Praveen Kumar Jha as an adviser. His deep\nknowledge of iron ore mining and steelmaking in the Labrador Trough,\ncoupled with his global leadership experience, will provide invaluable\nguidance as MQM continue to advance our Lac Otelnuk Iron Ore Project\n(\n \n\n\n\n clic...