Sumatra Copper appoints new non-executive director

By Romel S. Gurky

ASX-listed Sumatra Copper & Gold plc announced on Thursday the appointment of Andy Robb as a Non-Executive Director of the company.

Sumatra Copper said in a statement that Robb is a mining engineer with significant international experience and a proven track record in mining operations for companies such as WMC Resources/BHP Billiton (Group Manager of Technical Services), Placer Dome (Mine Manager of the Kanowna Belle Gold Mine), MIM Holdings and Mount Isa Mines.

The statement said Robb recently returned from a three-year assignment in Argentina as Project Director/VP South America for the Enirgi Group. As a former Principal Mining Engineer at AMC Consultants in both London and Perth, Robb has a breadth of knowledge across all aspects of project development, project execution and operations, the company said.

Sumatra Copper operates the Tembang gold and silver mine in South Sumatra.

Editing by Reiner Simanjuntak