SYDENY: Mithril Resources Limited announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Geologist to drive the exploration of the high-grade Copalquin Gold Silver Project in Durango, Mexico.

The appointment of the founders of Sun Minerals Pty Ltd very experienced project exploration and development team, John Skeet (CEO) and Hall Stewart (Chief Geologist) — marks the final stage of the Company’s transformational acquisition of Sun Minerals.

Both Skeet and Stewart are highly regarded and regionally experienced mining executives with strong track records of exploration and project development success in Mexico. As directors of Sun Minerals, both have worked to complete the Mithril-Sun Minerals transaction and will continue to drive the exploration of the Copalquin Gold Silver Project.

Commenting on the appointments, Mithril’s Non-Executive Director and Company Secretary, Adrien Wing, said: “We are delighted to have secured the services of two talented and highly experienced mining executives, with the appointments marking the completion of the transformational acquisition for Mithril.

“This is an exciting time for Mithril and on behalf of my fellow directors and shareholders, I would like to welcome John and Hall on board. We look forward to their contribution and leadership of the company.”

John Skeet has over 30 years experience in gold-silver mining, both in management at operations and developing projects in Australia, Republic of Georgia and Mexico. He has 16 years’ experience in Mexico including managing the development of the Palmarejo gold-silver project prior to its acquisition by US based Coeur Mining and COO of Cerro Resources prior to its takeover by TSX listed Primero Mining. John founded Sun Minerals in 2017 and acquired the option to purchase the Copalquin Project.

Hall Stewart is a professional geologist with significant experience and success in managing, developing, and exploring mining projects in USA and Mexico.

Hall has considerable experience in the gold-silver trend in Mexico and located and recommended the multimillion-ounce Palmarejo project to Bolnisi Gold and managed its regional exploration. Hall co-founded Puno Gold Corp. and Commonwealth Silver & Gold which were both acquired by Canadian companies.