Investment adviser Appian Capital Advisory, which provides services to long-term value-focused private equity funds that invest solely in mining and mining-related companies, has announced the appointment of new private equity MD Antti Grönlund. Based in London, Grönlund will play a key part in Appian’s strategy and operations. He will be responsible for originating, evaluating, structuring, executing, and monitoring private equity investments at the firm, as well as overseeing the global finance team.