Meeka Gold Ltd (ASX:MEK) has appointed Paul Chapman as chairman with immediate effect, farewelling Tim Moore whose “decade of valuable service” has left the company in a strong position.
Chapman is an experienced and highly regarded mining industry leader, recognised for guiding companies through development and into production.
Founding shareholder of several ASX-listers
He has demonstrable experience building highly successful gold businesses, having been chairman and a founding shareholder of a number of ASX-listers and guiding companies from listing, exploration, development and production.
Chapman has a breadth of experience across multiple commodities and jurisdictions having operated in Australia and the United States. His experience will be integral in advancing the company’s gold and rare earth assets.
The new chairman is a long-term investor in Meeka, holds 5 million shares and is well aligned with shareholders.
CEO Tim Moore to retire
In addition to Chapman’s appointment to the board, CEO Tim Davidson has been appointed as managing director, effective today, following the retirement of director and chairman Tim Moore.
The company said Moore’s decision was motivated by a desire to ensure the appropriate level of mining industry experience on the board as the company advances through mine development studies.
Invaluable leadership
Commenting on the changes, non-executive director Roger Steinepreis said: “On behalf of the board, management and shareholders, I would like to thank Tim for his contribution to the company over the past decade.
“Tim has helped steer us through some challenging times and is leaving the company in a strong position.
“We also welcome Paul Chapman to the board. Paul is well-known and a highly respected company director who has vast experience in building resource sector companies. His leadership will be invaluable as we advance the company’s gold and rare earth assets.”