7 Jul 2016 11:12
7 July 2016
Shanta Gold Limited
("Shanta Gold", "Shanta", or the "Company")
Passing of Non-Executive Director
It is with great sadness that Shanta Gold announces the passing of Non-Executive Director John Rickus.
John had been a director of the Company since December 2013. The Shanta Gold board and staff would like to offer sincere condolences to Mr Rickus' family and friends.
Tony Durrant, Chairman, commented:
"John will be greatly missed by the board for his deep technical contribution, as a trusted colleague and friend, and for his wonderful sense of humour and joy of life. Our thoughts are with John's family and friends."
Enquiries:
Shanta Gold Limited | |
Toby Bradbury (CEO) Mark Rosslee (CFO) | +255 (0) 22 2601 829 |
Nominated Adviser and Broker | |
Peel Hunt LLP | |
Matthew Armitt / Ross Allister | + 44 (0)20 7418 8900 |
Financial Public Relations | |
Tavistock | |
Emily Fenton / Jos Simson | +44 (0)20 7920 3150 |
About Shanta Gold
Shanta is an East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer. It currently has defined ore resources on the New Luika and Singida projects in Tanzania and holds exploration licences over a number of additional properties in the country. Shanta's flagship New Luika Gold Mine commenced production in 2012 and produced 81,873 ounces in 2015. For further information please visit: www.shantagold.com.