Michael Carvill
Michael Carvill is the founding managing director of Kenmare Resources, a company established in 1986 that specializes in the mining of titanium minerals and zircon. After nearly four decades at the helm, he stepped down in August 2023 but has continued to consult for the company. Carvill is currently seeking financial backers to mount a takeover bid for Kenmare as he navigates the firm’s recent challenges, including declining market value and civil unrest in Mozambique.
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Kenmare Resources confirmed in early March that it had received a takeover approach from its founding and former managing director Michael Carvill.
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Ireland· 2025-12-26
Michael Carvill was the former managing director of Kenmare Resources, involved in a bid approach that ultimately did not result in a deal.
Banks and Ryanair power Iseq 20 to biggest surge since Irish bailout exit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24Michael Carvill is the founding managing director of Kenmare Resources and was succeeded by Tom Hickey.
‘I meant to take a year off. It was great to be out in 2009, when the world was falling apart’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-07
Michael Carvill is the former managing director of Kenmare Resources who is involved in a bid for the business.
Kenmare shares off highs as Carvill faces bid deadline – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17
Michael Carvill is the former managing director of Kenmare, which is facing a deadline for a takeover bid.
European shares drop as ASML warns US tariffs cloud outlook – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17
Michael Carvill received $2.64 million as he stepped down after almost four decades at the helm of Kenmare Resources.
Kenmare former MD’s golden handshake boosts pay to €2.3m – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-14Michael Carvill is the founder of Kenmare Resources and has been a key figure in the development of the Moma mine in Mozambique.
Carvill knows value of Kenmare’s Mozambique mine more than anyone. Is he ready to pay up? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Michael Carvill sought to find financial backers to mount a takeover bid for Kenmare Resources after exiting the company last August.
Kenmare’s founding chief sought to mount bid for listed miner after 2024 exit – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06