ZIRCON producer Australian Zircon has appointed Michael Kiernan (pictured) as a non-executive director. Mr Kiernan has mining expertise, both at an operation and management level. The board will also be bolstered by the appointment of Max McGarvie. Mr McGarvie has more than 35 years’ experience in the resources industry, with expertise in mineral sands projects in Australia and overseas. Current acting chairman Jeremy Shervington will assume the role permanently