HGM.L Regulatory News (HGM)

19 May 2005 07:00

Highland Gold Mining Limited19 May 2005 19 May 2005 Highland Gold Appoints new Chief Operating Officer Highland Gold Mining Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. ScottYelland to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Yelland holds a masters degree in mining engineering from the CamborneSchool of Mines and has a broad, practical experience in mining based on a 22year career in the industry. This experience has been gained around the worldand includes postings at mines in the UK, Ghana, Spain, Brazil, Australia andRussia where he has been employed by companies such as Rio Tinto, AshantiGoldfields and Kinross Gold. Mr. Yelland's most recent position has been GeneralManager at Kinross Gold's Kubaka operation in the Magadan Region of North EastRussia. Commenting on today's announcement Dmitry Korobov, Managing Director, said: "I am extremely pleased to continue the strengthening of our senior executiveteam with the appointment of Scott who brings considerable skills and experiencethat will help optimize Highland Gold's exceptional underlying strengths andassist us through an important growth phase in our development." Enquiries: London: +44 (0) 20 7851 64 00 Moscow: +7 (095) 777 3155 Highland Gold Dmitry Korobov, Managing Director Dmitry Yakushkin, Director of Communications Grant Sinitsin, Director of Investor Relations www.highlandgold.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange