SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Regis Resources has appointed experienced mining engineer Michael Holmes as Chief Operating Officer (COO) following the resignation of Stuart Gula from the position.

Stuart joined Regis in December 2019, and was pivotal in lifting the Company’s safety focus and playing a key role in leading the Company through COVID. His leadership with the Duketon team allowed Regis to continue to operate safely and effectively.

Michael is a mining engineer with more than 30 years of mining experience working in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and North and South America Most notably, from 2012 to late 2021.

He was the COO, and then President and CEO of ASX/TSX-listed OceanaGold Corporation which in 2021 had revenue of US$745 million and EBITDA of US$330 million.

Michael brings domestic and international operational experience in underground and open pit mines. During his time at OceanaGold Corporation as COO and CEO, Michael was heavily involved in growing the business from two assets to four global operations and delivering on growth expectations.

Michael will commence with the Company on November 1, 2023.