ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the gold exploration and development company focused on Australia, announces that Mike Whitlow has stepped down as Managing Director, effective immediately, to focus on his other business commitments.
While Mr Whitlow will no longer serve on the board of directors of ECR, he will continue to support ECR as a consultant, ensuring a seamless transition and providing ongoing strategic guidance.
During his tenure, Mr Whitlow played a key role in revitalising the Company’s investor relations programme, successfully leading three fundraising efforts, and overseeing several drilling campaigns, most recently at the Blue Mountain project in Queensland, Australia (the “Blue Mountain Project”). With the Blue Mountain Project advancing towards potential commercial production and, subject to further sampling and testing across the project area, the Blue Mountain Project is expected to be ECR’s first revenue-generating asset. Mr Whitlow’s continued involvement with the Company will be invaluable as ECR integrates new projects into its portfolio of operations.
As ECR expands its operations, the Company plans to strengthen its management team with additional experienced professionals in the coming months.
Nick Tulloch, Chairman of ECR, commented: ”I extend my heartfelt thanks to Mike Whitlow for his transformative contributions, first as Chief Operating Officer and later as Managing Director. Since joining in September 2023, Mike has been instrumental in turning ECR around from a challenging position to a company with a robust portfolio of high-potential natural resource opportunities, particularly at the Blue Mountain Project. His leadership in revitalising our investor relations has been pivotal, and we’re delighted that he will continue to support us, both in a consulting capacity and as a significant shareholder.”
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
ECR Minerals Plc
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8080 8176
Nick Tulloch, Chairman
Andrew Scott, Director
Website: www.ecrminerals.com
