Perth-based nickel miner Minara Resources has announced its chairman, Peter Coates, has resigned from the company's board.
Minara's deputy chairman, Malcolm Macpherson will act as chairman until a replacement is elected.
The company's board thanked Mr Coates for his contributions since he was elected chairman in May 2008.
At close of trade today Minara shares had gained 1.8 per cent, to trade at 85 cents.