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GROUP 6 METALS LIMITED — Board/Management Information 2012
Nov 29, 2012
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Board/Management Information
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30 November 2012
ASX Release
Appointment of New Director, Independent Chairman Johann Jacobs
King Island Scheelite Limited (ASX: KIS) is pleased to announce the appointment as a Director and Independent Chairman of KIS, Johann Jooste-Jacobs.
After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Johann joined the coal division of a large South African mining house. Since then he has built an outstanding record in the international mining industry with particular strength in acquisitions and project developments.
Johann’s background includes executive roles in resource companies, where he managed acquisitions, expansions or start-ups of mining operations in Australia and South Africa. He has played a leading role in arranging the financing of a coal project in Queensland followed by the financing and development of a mineral sands mine in South Australia. As Chairman of IMX Resources Limited, he assisted in that company becoming the first iron ore producer in South Australia, in over 100 years, IMX Resources continues to profitably export iron ore to China.
Johann is a Fellow member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Company Directors of Australia. He was until earlier this year NonExecutive Chairman of ASX listed IMX Resources Limited and is currently NonExecutive Chairman of ASX listed uranium explorer, Uranex Limited. In addition, he is Chairman of Coalworks Limited and a Director of Australian Zircon NL, as well as various directorships in private resource focused companies active in Australia and internationally.
For further information, please call:
Simon Bird
Chief Executive Officer (02) 8622 1400
King Island Scheelite Limited ABN 40 004 681 734
Suite 26.01, Level 26 259 George Street Sydney NSW 2000 GPO Box 5154 Sydney NSW 2001
Telephone (02) 8622 1400 Facsimile (02) 8622 1401 www.kingislandscheelite.com.au