18 May 2018 07:00
Tri-Star Resources Plc - SPMP appoints Chief Executive OfficerTri-Star Resources Plc - SPMP appoints Chief Executive Officer
PR Newswire
London, May 17
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18 May 2018
Tri-Star Resources plc ("Tri-Star" or the "Company")
SPMP appoints Chief Executive Officer
Tri-Star announces that Strategic & Precious Metals Processing LLC (“SPMP”) has appointed Mr. Steven Din as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1st August 2018. The Company has a 40% equity interest in SPMP which is constructing an antimony and gold processing facility in Oman.
Steven is currently Chief Executive Officer of Konkola Copper Mines plc (79% Vedanta Resources plc owned) which operates the flagship Konkola underground mine and associated processing facilities in the Zambian Copperbelt. Prior to this, he has worked in senior leadership positions at mining and metallurgical facilities across Africa, primarily with Rio Tinto plc.
Steven will lead SPMP’s new antimony/gold plant in Sohar, Oman which is now coming into production.
Speaking on behalf of the SPMP Board, the Chairman, Mr. Khalid Al Yamadi said:
‘We welcome Steven’s arrival at this important time in the project as we start production at our state-of-the art facility. Steven’s wealth of experience and leadership skills will now drive our strategy forward to establish SPMP as a significant global player in the industry.’
Enquiries:
| Tri-Star Resources plc Mark Wellesley-Wood, Executive Chairman | Tel: +44 (0)20 7653 6291 Email: ir@tri-starresources.com |
| SP Angel Corporate Finance (Nomad and broker) Robert Wooldridge / Jeff Keating | Tel: +44 (0) 20 3470 0470 |