Former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab is set to join British uranium exploration company Reveille Resources as a non-executive director.
The appointment was announced by the firm, with Mr Raab needing to pass regulatory due diligence checks before starting in the role.
Focus on Italian uranium exploration
Reveille Resources focuses on tapping into uranium stocks in Italy and has submitted applications for exploration licences in the north of the country. Uranium is a heavy metal used as a source of energy, mainly to fuel nuclear power.
The company said Mr Raab's career "at the highest levels of the British government" would bring leadership experience along with his "deep insight" into topics such as geopolitics, national security and international relations.
Background and previous roles
Mr Raab resigned as deputy prime minister and justice secretary under former prime minister Rishi Sunak in 2023 following the outcome of a bullying investigation.
An independent investigation by a leading barrister found he had acted in an intimidating and aggressive way with civil servants, in behaviour that could have amounted to bullying. Mr Raab said at the time of stepping down that he believed the findings set a dangerous precedent by setting a low threshold for bullying.
The former Tory MP also served as the UK's foreign secretary between 2019 and 2021.
Role and collaboration with Michael Pompeo
Reveille said Mr Raab would advise the board and support areas such as the company's engagement with international investors and government in his role as non-executive director. He will also help the board consider opportunities for uranium exploration and development, primarily in Italy.
Mr Raab will work with Reveille's chairman Michael Pompeo, the former US secretary of state, having previously worked together during their time in government.
Mr Raab said he was "delighted to join Reveille at this important stage in its development".
"Reveille has the opportunity to build a broad portfolio in Western-aligned jurisdictions at a time when energy security, reliable and competitively priced energy, and meeting climate objectives have never been more relevant," he said.
