About Us
Our Story
Argyll Metals Limited is a UK-based exploration and development company established in 2022. The company was founded in response to a growing opportunity to develop both gold and critical metal projects within the UK. The founders recognized that the increasing drive for national self-sufficiency in raw materials would necessitate a revival of the UK's mining industry—particularly in the critical metals sector, where demand is projected to grow significantly.
With this vision, they set their sights on the historically rich resources of Argyll.
Since its inception, Argyll Metals has built strong relationships with supportive landowners, successfully navigating many of the early challenges typically faced by greenfield projects. The company has completed two funding rounds, which have supported initial exploration efforts, including the first-ever drilling program at Loch Fyne. Future exploration programs are planned to further define resources and reduce investment risk across each project.
The Team
Jo Battershill - Director
Jo Battershill - Director
Jo Battershill - Director
After graduating from Camborne School of Mines, Jo has accumulated 30 years’ experience in mining, business development and finance roles, currently the Chief Executive of ASX listed Silver Mines Limited. His industry experience includes senior operational and business development roles with WMC Resources as well as significant global b
After graduating from Camborne School of Mines, Jo has accumulated 30 years’ experience in mining, business development and finance roles, currently the Chief Executive of ASX listed Silver Mines Limited. His industry experience includes senior operational and business development roles with WMC Resources as well as significant global broking and banking experience with UBS, Citi, Canaccord, Hartleys. At UBS, he was regularly one of the top ranked Mining Analyst in Australia.
Douglas Hall - Director
Jo Battershill - Director
Jo Battershill - Director
Doug qualified as a lawyer in Scotland in the 1980's, before moving to Western Australia. He was the senior mining project finance partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, Australia for many years before returning to the UK around 6 years ago. Doug is currently the general counsel at Cornish Metals plc, a director and advisor at Anglesey Mining plc and a consultant at UK law firm Brodies LLP.
Cailey Barker - Director
Cailey Barker - Director
Cailey Barker - Director
Cailey has 30 years’ experience in mining and finance, currently Managing Director at XcelsiorCapital, a critical metals investment company, plus Advisor to Japan Gold and Resourcing Tomorrow. He was formerly a Portfolio Manager at BlackRock, a top ranked Mining Analyst and an Exploration Geologist. He holds a MSc in Mineral Exploration
Cailey has 30 years’ experience in mining and finance, currently Managing Director at XcelsiorCapital, a critical metals investment company, plus Advisor to Japan Gold and Resourcing Tomorrow. He was formerly a Portfolio Manager at BlackRock, a top ranked Mining Analyst and an Exploration Geologist. He holds a MSc in Mineral Exploration and a BSc in Geology. He is a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists, a Fellow of the Geological Society of London and a Member of IOM3.
Marc Nally - Advisor
Cailey Barker - Director
Cailey Barker - Director
Marc Nally is a mining entrepreneur, investor, and strategist with three decades of international experience establishing early-stage exploration companies across Africa, Europe, and Asia. He is best known as a co-founder of Moxico Resources PLC, which grew from inception to a valuation exceeding 1 billion USD, and is now a key figure
Marc Nally is a mining entrepreneur, investor, and strategist with three decades of international experience establishing early-stage exploration companies across Africa, Europe, and Asia. He is best known as a co-founder of Moxico Resources PLC, which grew from inception to a valuation exceeding 1 billion USD, and is now a key figure behind both Minestarters and MarcelNally.com.
As Strategic Advisor and an early-stage investor in Argyll Metals, Marc provides guidance on funding strategy, corporate structuring, public listing pathways, and market positioning. His equity stake reflects both early belief in the company and his hands-on role in shaping its future.