Woodbois Regulatory News (WBI)

28 Apr 2008 07:00

Obtala Resources PLC28 April 2008 28 April 2008 OBTALA RESOURCES PLC ("Obtala" or the "Company") Appointment of Chief Operating Officer Mr Robert Nigel Chapman, C.P. AusIMM, B.S.c. (Hons) Geology, has over 16 yearsof international mining experience in particular managing exploration,evaluation and mining projects. Nigel has been involved with many significantprojects including the initial exploration, mapping and drilling of Rio Tinto'sSimandou Iron Ore, Hamersley Iron Resources Task Force Pilbara Operations,Argyle Diamond Mine Underground Geotechnical drilling programme, the discoveryof De Beers Blacktop Kimberlite in Australia and Banganapalle Kimberlites inIndia as well as being actively involved at senior management level in variousmineral exploration projects in Central and South Africa, The Middle East, SouthEast Asia and Australia with both publicly listed and private companies. Nigel has spent the last 3 years as an independent consultant working in variouscountries and commodities with companies including BHP Billiton, AngolaTechnical Services, Arcadia Energy and Mining and Jai Prakash Ltd. Mr Frank Scolaro, Chairman of Obtala Resources Plc said: "We are delighted that Nigel has joined the company and he brings a wealth ofexperience, knowledge and contacts to Obtala; having a strong track record fordelivering work programmes on time and within budget. His experience working inTanzania with multinationals will undoubtedly further strengthen the managementteam." ContactMichael Bretherton +44 (0) 20 7099 7266 www.obtalaresources.co.uk Obtala Resources plc Ray Zimmerman/Jonathan Evans +44 (0) 20 7060 1760 Zimmerman Adams International Ltd Nominated Adviser and Broker This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange