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Directorship Changes
Directorship Changes.
About this update from Ariana Resources Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n Directorship Changes24 July 2013 AIM: AAUDirectorship ChangesAriana Resources plc (\"Ariana\" or \"the Company\"), the gold exploration and development company focused on Turkey, announces that Michael Spriggs is stepping down as Executive Chairman, with immediate effect, to reduce his business commitments in line with his retirement. Current Non-Executive Director Michael de Villiers will assume the role of Executive Chairman. Dr. Kerim Sener, Managing Director, commented:\"I would like to thank Michael Spriggs both personally and on behalf of Ariana's shareholders for his commitment and successful stewardship of the Company as Chairman. Michael has been a pivotal member of the Ariana team, supporting its growth as we transformed from an explorer to near-term gold producer in Turkey, and we wish him well in his retirement.\"I am also delighted that Michael de Villiers, who has been a Director since the Company's admission to AIM in 2005, has accepted the role of Executive Chairman. With a wealth of experience in the resource arena, and a proven track record in corporate development, I am confident that Michael will continue to be a hugely influential figure in Ariana's advancement into a gold production company.\"Contacts:Ariana Resources plcTel: +44 (0)207 407 3616Michael de Villiers, ChairmanKerim Sener, Managing DirectorBeaumont Cornish LimitedTel: +44 (0) 20 7628 3396Roland Cornish / Felicity GeidtBeaufort International Associates LimitedTel: +44 (0) 20 7382 8387Chris Rourke / Guy WheatleyLoeb Aron & Company Ltd.Tel: +44 (0) 20 7628 1128Frank Lucas/ John Beresford-PeirseSt Brides Media & Finance LtdTel: +44 (0) 20 7236 1177Lottie Brocklehurst / Susie GeliherEditors' note:About Ariana ResourcesAriana is an exploration and development company focused on epithermal gold-silver and porphyry copper-gold deposits in Turkey. The Company is developing a portfolio of prospective licences selected on the basis of its in-house geological and remote-sensing database, on its own in western Turkey and in Joint Venture with Eldorado Gold Corporation in north-eastern Turkey. Eldorado owns 51% of this joint venture and is fully funding all exploration work on the JV properties, while Ariana owns 49% and is the operator. The Company's flagship assets are its Sindirgi and Tavsan gold projects which form the Red Ra...