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Board Appointment & 2009 Prod
Board Appointment & 2009 Prod.
About this update from Harworth Group Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 0708F UK Coal PLC 06 January 2010 \n \n\n6th January 2010\n\nUK COAL PLC\n(\"UK COAL\" or \"the Company\")\n\nDirector of Mining - Board Appointment. \n\nUp-Date on 2009 Production and Q1 2010 Face Changes.\n\n\nAppointment of Director of Mining\n\nThe Board of UK COAL PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Gareth Williams to the position of Mining Director on the Board of UK COAL. It is expected that Gareth will join the Company and take his seat on the Board during February 2010.\n\nAged 43, Gareth has over 20 years experience in coal mining in a wide range of international roles with Anglo Coal, part of Anglo American plc. Having been General Manager of some of Anglo's largest coal mines, he is currently Head of Operational Performance for Anglo Coal Canada and South America. Born in England, Gareth was raised and educated in New Zealand, gaining an honours degree in Mining Engineering at the University of Otago/Auckland in 1988. Married with four children, Gareth is based in the UK.\n\nDavid Jones, Chairman of UK COAL, said: \"We are delighted to welcome Gareth. He has extensive coal mining experience and knowledge and an impressive track record in mine management, driving productivity with a strong safety culture. All of this equips him ideally to his new role with UK COAL and made him our clear choice in what was a strong list of candidates in our selection process.\"\n\nThere are no further details requiring disclosure under Listing Rule 9.6.13 in relation to the appointment of Gareth Williams to the Board of UK COAL. \n\nFull Year Production \n\nFor the full year, 2009, UK COAL expects to report Deep Mines production of around 5.7 million tonnes, in line with the lower end of the Company's production up-date of 17 November, 2009, and Surface Mines production of 1.4 million tonnes. \n\nFace Change Up-date\n\nAt Daw Mill, powered roof support installation will be commencing shortly on the next face in preparation for production. It is expected this equipment installation will resolve the impact of current difficult geological conditions, although these conditions mean produ...