GCIEckhof to become non-executive chairman of Rome Resources
Rome Resources () is to appoint Klaus Eckhof as non-executive chairman.
Mr Eckhof is a key adviser to Rome Resources, and was an instrumental member of the team that discovered the Bisie North tin project that is currently the subject of an intensive drilling campaign by the company.
Mr Eckhof is a geologist with more than 20 years of experience, both exploring and developing deposits across the globe, with a particular focus on Africa.
He started his career working for Mount Edon Gold Mines, prior to its acquisition by Teck Resources Limited, and in 2003 founded Moto Goldmines Limited in the DRC, which was subsequently acquired by Randgold in 2013.
Mr Eckhof has an extensive track record of successful mineral exploration in the DRC and has a proven track record in taking mines from exploration through development and into production.
Mr Eckhof was also founder and executive chairman of AVZ Minerals Ltd. AVZ Minerals is focused on developing the DRC Manono project, reported as one of the world's largest undeveloped lithium deposits.
Mr Eckhof was instrumental in the early stages of exploration and development of the Bisie Tin project, close to Rome Resources' tin project in the DRC, which is now owned by Alphamin Resources Corp..
Mr Eckhof is also a significant shareholder of Rome Resources and is closely aligned with the Board's aims of maximising shareholder returns.
Mark Gasson, the current executive chairman, is to move to the role of chief operating officer, following Mr Eckhof's appointment to the board of Rome Resources.
Mr Gasson's role will continue as oversight of the drilling operations and geological evaluation as the programme at Bisie North progresses.
"It is a great privilege to announce the proposed appointment of Mr Eckhof to the board of Rome Resources as non-executive chairman,” said Paul Barrett, chief executive of Rome Resources.
“He brings with him a deep pool of experience and expertise in both the DRC and in mineral exploration, specifically for tin and copper, which will prove to be invaluable as we continue to explore the exciting Bisie North Tin project. Mr Eckhof complements the skillset of the current board of directors of Rome Resources, and I believe that the team will be perfectly poised to deliver shareholder value.”
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This move makes plenty of sense, as Klaus Eckhof is one of the prime movers behind Rome Resources. He has both corporate and on-ground operational expertise and, through his own holding, is well aligned with shareholders.
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