The directors of Thor Mining Plc (“Thor” or the “Company”) (AIM, ASX: THR, OTCQB: THORF) are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Wittwer as Exploration Manager, commencing from 2 August 2021.
Mr Wittwer is a geologist with over 16 years’ experience in mineral exploration, resource development and mining. He has worked on predominantly gold and copper projects in South Australia, Western Australia, South Korea, Chile, Eastern Australia and Thailand.
Mr Wittwer has a broad experience and understanding of the full resources cycle, having performed both senior exploration and mine geologists’ roles, including roles with Kingsgate Consolidated, Dominion Mining and WPG Resources and his most recent role as Exploration Manager with Southern Gold Limited.
Mr Wittwer who graduated from the University of Adelaide, SA with a BSc (Hons) Geology in 2004, is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM).
Nicole Galloway Warland, Managing Director of Thor Mining, commented:
“On behalf of the board, I would like to welcome Paul to the Thor team. His background and experience adds considerable depth to our exploration team.
Thor Mining is focused on advancing its diverse portfolio of projects in particular Alford East Copper-Gold Project, SA and its Ragged Range Gold Project, WA with both projects in the midst of a very busy and exciting period of exploration activities.
Paul will initially be working on our Ragged Range Project in preparation for RC drilling, following on from our current soil and stream sediment sampling program.
We look forward to Paul’s positive contribution, to ensure Thor Mining delivers on its exploration programs, striving for discovery success.”
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For further information on the Company, please visit www.thormining.com or contact the following:
Thor Mining PLC
Mick Billing, Executive Chairman
Ray Ridge, CFO / Company Secretary
Tel: +61 (8) 7324 1935
Tel: +61 (8) 7324 1935
