Caledonia Mining appoints John Learmonth as chief financial officer

(ShareCast News) - Caledonia Mining has appointed John Mark Learmonth as chief financial officer and David Norval Henderson as non-executive director with immediate effect.Prior to joining Caledonia in July 2008, Learmonth was a division director of investment banking at Macquarie First South in South Africa and has over 17 years' experience in corporate finance and investment banking.Henderson has over 35 years' experience in the mining industry including project management, consulting, operations management and corporate planning, with particular emphasis on the preparation of mine feasibility studies as well as mine construction and operation in remote locations.Caledonia's chairman, Leigh Wilson, said: "Mr Learmonth has been a key member of Caledonia's management team for several years, his expertise and dedication has been instrumental in building the company's strong foundation and taking it to, what is now, a successful and growing gold producer."Mr Henderson brings technical skills and experience which I expect will be particularly valuable, with the revised mine plan now in operation and Caledonia investing in the further growth and development of its operations."At 1106 BST, Caledonia shares were up 1.7% at 40.15p.