Central Rand Gold Regulatory News (CRND)

4 Jun 2009 07:00



("Central Rand Gold" or "CRG")

(Incorporated as a company with limited liability under the laws of Guernsey,

Company Number 45108)

(Incorporated as an external company with limited liability under the laws of

South Africa, registration number 2007/019223/10)

ISIN: GG00B24HM601

Share code on LSE: CRND

Share code on JSE: CRD

Senior Management Appointment

CRG announces that Mr Don Harper has been appointed as CRG South Africa's Mining Director. Don is a qualified and experienced Mining Engineer having attained a qualification from the renowned Western Australian School of Mines, Curtin University, Kalgoorlie. He is also a holder of a Western Australian First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency.

Don has over 19 years experience in the underground base metal and gold sectors in Australia. He is a seasoned operator in high speed trackless decline development and mechanised, narrow vein, stoping mining techniques. 

Don has been pivotal in the management and successful development of various mechanised mining operations including Mt Hogan Gold Mine and Callie Gold Mine, Pillara and Kapok Lead/Zinc operations. Of particular significance recently has been his management and leadership in bringing the Radio Hill Nickel and Copper mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia to fruition. 

Don has also held the position of Managing Director of Fox Resources Limited, a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, where he was successful in bringing projects into production with similar challenges to those experienced by CRG.

Commenting on the appointment, Johan du Toit, CRG's Chief Executive Officer said; 

"I would like to welcome Don to the executive committee of Central Rand Gold South Africa, the Group's operating company. Don brings a wealth of expertise including high speed decline development and various mechanised stoping methods that will be invaluable to Central Rand Gold as the Company develops."