Former Trump White House Advisor Joins Integral to Advance Critical Mineral Discovery
CALGARY, Alberta, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integral Metals Corp. (CSE: INTG | OTC: ITGLF | FSE: ZK9) (the “Company” or “Integral”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Evan “Thor” Torrens, Emmy Award-winning media expert, investor, and former Special Assistant to President Donald J. Trump, to its Advisory Board. Mr. Torrens brings decades of high-level experience across media, politics, and venture capital to support Integral’s strategic growth in the critical minerals sector, with a focus on gallium and rare earth elements.
Currently Managing Director at Pacific Square, Mr. Torrens is recognized for his ability to bridge technology, policy, and economic development across international markets. His background advising political leaders, shaping national communications strategies, and supporting innovative ventures uniquely positions him to contribute to Integral’s mission of exploring and advancing new sources of critical minerals essential to the technologies of tomorrow.
Evan “Thor” Torrens commented, “Gallium and rare earth elements are critical to the technologies shaping our world, from AI and advanced computing to national defense. Integral Metals is stepping up at a time when discovering new, domestic sources of these materials is essential. I’m excited to support a company that’s driving early-stage exploration to power the next wave of technological breakthroughs.”
Paul Sparkes, CEO of Integral Metals, stated, “We are honoured to welcome Mr. Torrens to the Integral team. His deep strategic insight, global network, and experience advising a sitting U.S. President bring an extraordinary perspective that will support our ambitions on the world stage.”
The appointment of Mr. Torrens reflects Integral’s ongoing commitment to attracting world-class talent as it advances exploration efforts and contributes to the development of North America’s critical mineral supply chain.
Integral is an exploration stage company, engaged in the business of mineral exploration for critical minerals, including gallium, germanium, and rare earth elements, with the goal of contributing to the development of a domestic supply chain for these minerals. Integral holds properties in mining-friendly jurisdictions in Canada and the United States of America, including the Northwest Territories, Manitoba and Montana, where it has received regulatory support for its exploration efforts.
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