Cedric Simonet

Chief Executive Officer at NEOTERRA GROUP PLC

Net worth: 199 343 $ as of 30/05/2026

53 year

32 connections

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Cedric Valéry Gérard Simonet is the founder of Akili Minerals Services Ltd., founded in 2010.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer, COO & Director at Altona Rare Earths Plc since 2023, with employment at Altona Rare Earths Plc starting in 2020, and Member at the European Federation of Geologists.
Former jobs include Chairman at Kenya Chamber of Mines from 2017 to 2019, Non-Executive Director at Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd., General Manager at NuEnergy Gas Ltd. from 2013 to 2017, Manager-Africa Region at Axactor ASA from 2007 to 2010, and Head-Drilling at Intrafrican Resources from 2013 to 2014.
Education includes a graduate degree from Université Blaise Pascal in 1995 and a doctorate from the University of Nantes in 2000.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
NEOTERRA GROUP PLC 1.24%	14/01/2026	5,687,382 ( 1.24% )	199 343 $	30/05/2026

Cedric Simonet active positions

Companies	Position	Start
NEOTERRA GROUP PLC	Chief Executive Officer	31/05/2023
European Federation of Geologists European Federation of Geologists The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a not-for-profit professional organization representing nearly 45,000 geoscientists across 28 European national associations. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. EFG promotes high standards, ethical practice, and professional recognition in geology through initiatives such as the EurGeol title and the Medal of Merit award. It connects geoscience professionals, policymakers, industry, and academia to advance geoscience’s societal role in environmental protection, sustainable resource management, natural hazard mitigation, and energy transition. EFG publishes the peer-reviewed, open-access European Geologist Journal, offers newsletters, webinars, and organizes major events like Geoscience Week and the UNECE Resource Management Week. The organization operates ten panels of experts providing independent advice on topics including CO2 storage, geothermal energy, minerals, natural hazards, and soil protection, influencing EU policy and decision-making. EFG contributes to European policy initiatives such as the Green Deal, Critical Raw Materials Act, and Circular Economy Action Plan by engaging in consultations, producing position papers, and fostering dialogue between science and policymakers. Through its research projects and development unit, EFG leads and participates in numerous EU-funded and collaborative projects addressing climate adaptation, sustainable mining, geothermal energy, education, and innovative exploration technologies. It maintains international partnerships with organizations like the International Union of Geological Sciences and the Pan-European Reserves & Resources Reporting Committee, promoting cooperation, innovation, and professionalism. EFG supports career development, training, and public awareness of geosciences’ importance, offering advertising and volunteering opportunities to engage its network.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Cedric Simonet

Companies	Position	End
BLUEBIRD MINING VENTURES LTD	Director/Board Member	27/01/2026
Akili Minerals Services Ltd.	Founder	30/11/2021
Kenya Chamber of Mines	Chairman	31/12/2018
NUENERGY GAS LIMITED	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2016
Intrafrican Resources Intrafrican Resources Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides drilling supplies and consulting services to the oil and gas industry	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2013

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Altona Rare Earths Plc Altona Rare Earths Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in rare metal mining	Non-Energy Minerals
NuEnergy Gas Ltd. NuEnergy Gas Ltd. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores gold and base metal	Energy Minerals
European Federation of Geologists European Federation of Geologists The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a not-for-profit professional organization representing nearly 45,000 geoscientists across 28 European national associations. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. EFG promotes high standards, ethical practice, and professional recognition in geology through initiatives such as the EurGeol title and the Medal of Merit award. It connects geoscience professionals, policymakers, industry, and academia to advance geoscience’s societal role in environmental protection, sustainable resource management, natural hazard mitigation, and energy transition. EFG publishes the peer-reviewed, open-access European Geologist Journal, offers newsletters, webinars, and organizes major events like Geoscience Week and the UNECE Resource Management Week. The organization operates ten panels of experts providing independent advice on topics including CO2 storage, geothermal energy, minerals, natural hazards, and soil protection, influencing EU policy and decision-making. EFG contributes to European policy initiatives such as the Green Deal, Critical Raw Materials Act, and Circular Economy Action Plan by engaging in consultations, producing position papers, and fostering dialogue between science and policymakers. Through its research projects and development unit, EFG leads and participates in numerous EU-funded and collaborative projects addressing climate adaptation, sustainable mining, geothermal energy, education, and innovative exploration technologies. It maintains international partnerships with organizations like the International Union of Geological Sciences and the Pan-European Reserves & Resources Reporting Committee, promoting cooperation, innovation, and professionalism. EFG supports career development, training, and public awareness of geosciences’ importance, offering advertising and volunteering opportunities to engage its network.
Université Blaise Pascal Université Blaise Pascal Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Nantes University of Nantes Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Axactor ASA Axactor ASA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides credit management services	Commercial Services
Kenya Chamber of Mines
Intrafrican Resources Intrafrican Resources Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Provides drilling supplies and consulting services to the oil and gas industry	Industrial Services
Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd. Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Develops and mines gold and copper properties	Non-Energy Minerals
Akili Minerals Services Ltd.