Botswana News

Appointment of new Director The Board of Discovery Metals (ASX/BSE:DML, AIM:DME) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Ribson Gabonowe as a Director of the Company with immediate effect.

Mr Gabonowe is a well known Mining Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the mining industry in Africa. He is currently a Director of Kukama Mining and Exploration, African Coal (Pty) Ltd and Gabor Consulting (Pty) Ltd and previously worked in the Botswana Department of Mines as Director of Mines for some 12 years. Mr Gabonowe brings with him an impressive level of resource industry experience along with highly relevant knowledge of governmental procedures and requirements.

Discovery Metals Chairman, Mr Gordon Galt said, “Discovery Metals is very fortunate to have secured such a high-calibre appointee with extensive experience in both operational and governmental aspects of the mining industry. Mr Gabonowe is based in Botswana and this appointment is consistent with our commitment to Botswana and our determination to make sure that Discovery Metals projects there are successful. We already have great support from Botswanan investors with some 24% of our shareholders being resident in Botswana and our shares being listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange.

With the pre-feasibility study underway for Discovery Metals copper project in Botswana, the Company is changing from explorer to project developer. Mr Gabonowe will provide local perspective and valuable input via his knowledge of the community, the geographical area and government requirements.” Mr Galt added, “Current Directors are looking forward to working with Mr Gabonowe and we are sure his skill and experience will play an important role in the growth of this Company.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Gabonowe said that “I have visited Discovery Metals copper project on a number of occasions already and I am very impressed with work completed to date. I am excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Discovery Metals team. Discovery Metals has already made a very positive impression in Botswana and is working well with the community and government in establishing its exploration and mining operations” The Board of DML will be visiting Botswana in early May to assess the progress of the Botswana Copper Project and will meet with staff and local community members at that time.

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