Shanta Gold (AIM: SHG), the East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer, has announced the appointment of Michelle Jenkins as an independent non- executive director of the company, with immediate effect.
Michelle Jenkins, newly-appointed independent non-executive director at Shanta.
Jenkins is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) and an exploration geologist with an Honours degree in Geology from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Jenkins has 25 years’ experience in the mining sector during which time she has accumulated a wealth of technical and managerial expertise.
Jenkins has extensive experience across Africa including currently as the executive for Finance and Administration (South Africa) for Orion Minerals Ltd and as a non-executive director of Kumba Iron Ore Limited. Jenkins previously worked for the Pangea Group.
Tony Durrant, chairman of the board, comments: “We are delighted to welcome Michelle to the board. We believe Michelle’s experience in exploration and mining finance across Africa will bring a complementary skill set and will be of considerable value as the company continues to develop its portfolio in East Africa.”
Michelle Jenkins, independent non-executive director, comments: “Joining the board of Shanta Gold at such a transformational period is incredibly exciting. I have watched the business go from strength to strength over the past few years and understand the potential for this year’s exploration programme to create a step change in shareholder value. I’m delighted to be a part of the company’s future as it transitions to a mid-cap producer. I’m looking forward to working alongside the board and management team to deliver on this next phase of growth.”