Last checked at 21 May 2008 07:00
Embargo to 7.00am on 21 May 2008
OBTALA RESOURCES PLC ("Obtala" or the "Company")
Appointment of Chief Geologist
Mr Simon Rollason (aged 42), BSc (Hons) in Geology has joined the management team of Obtala Resources plc. Simon has over 18 years experience in mining and geological exploration having worked in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and the Far East with both multi-nationals and junior resources companies.
During this time he has worked on nickel, gold, copper, base metals and gemstone projects, ranging from grassroots to producing assets. Over the past 10 years he has held senior positions with Saudi Arabian Mining Company and European Minerals Corporation where he was most recently the Chief Geologist at the Varvarinskoye Gold-Copper mine in Northern Kazakhstan which he managed from exploration to its successful production phase in 2007.
Mr Frank Scolaro of Obtala Resources Plc said; "Simon further strengthens the management team and we welcome his experience and contribution to the Company's nickel and gold projects."
Contact
| Michael Bretherton www.obtalaresources.co.uk | +44 (0) 20 7099 7266 |
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| Ray Zimmerman/Jonathan Evans | +44 (0) 20 7060 1760 |
| Zimmerman Adams International Ltd - Nominated Adviser and Broker |