Kagara Limited announced the appointment of highly experienced mining executive Mr Evan Spencer to the role of chief operating officer. Mr Spencer will replace Graeme Collins, who after nine years with Kagara has made the decision to step down from the role to focus on new career opportunities.

Mr Spencer, whose appointment is expected to commence on 3 October, brings extensive technical, operational and project development expertise to Kagara, further strengthening its senior management team as it progresses to the next key stage of its growth and development.

Mr Spencer has held a wide range of senior corporate and operational management positions, working both domestically and internationally. He joins Kagara from Barrick Asia Pacific, where he worked for the past six years in a number of senior management positions, including his current role of General Manager, Business Development and Growth. Prior to this, he was General Manager for Barrick's Kanowna Operations in the Goldfields.

Mr Geoff Day MD and CEO of Kagara said that he was delighted to have secured someone of Mr Spencer's experience and calibre to fill the key role of Chief Operating Officer.

He said that "Mr Evan has developed strong technical, strategic and leadership skills throughout his impressive career, which spans a number of major operations in several countries," Mr Day said. "He will be an integral member of our newly focussed executive leadership team and a key contributor to the Company's evolution, growth and future success."

He added that "On behalf of the board and management of Kagara, I would also like to express my thanks to Graeme Collins for his substantial contribution to the growth and success of the Company over the past nine years, and wish him well in his future endeavours.”

(Sourced from ABN Newswire)