Image appoints new MD

George Sakalidis will take on the role of managing director at West Perth-based mineral explorer Image Resources NL, replacing Roger Thomson, who will remain an executive director.

The full text of a company announcement is pasted below

With Image's North Perth Basin project emerging as a significant mineral sands resource, Roger Thomson is stepping down as Managing Director in favour of Exploration Director George Sakalidis who will continue to drive Image's efforts to optimise shareholder returns from the development of those holdings.

This appointment is made in recognition that George Sakalidis has particular expertise and past successes in the mineral sands industry.

Roger Thomson will continue to serve as an executive director providing support to the company both in the development of its core mineral sands projects and to its other exploration interests.