Amerisur Resources Appoints Exploration Director

LONDON (Alliance News) - Amerisur Resources PLC Tuesday said it has appointed George Woodcock as its executive director of exploration on a part time basis.

Woodcock, previously a non-executive director, is taking on the exploration executive role on a full time basis at the end of 2015.

"As our activities accelerate, we are delighted that George Woodcock has agreed to join and strengthen the executive team across South America as executive director of exploration while supporting the local management teams in country. We look forward to working closer with George and benefiting from his extensive knowledge and in-country expertise given the rapidly growing pace of our operations," Chairman Giles Clarke said in a statement.

Amerisur Resources shares closed up 3.0% at 30.65 pence on Tuesday.

By Samuel Agini; samagini@alliancenews.com; @samuelagini

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