West Perth-based Rox Resources Ltd has appointed Jeff Gresham (pictured) as its new chairman effective October 1 2006. Mr Gresham is a geologist with a career of varied exploration, operational and corporate experience both in Australia and internationally. Most recently he was managing director of nickel explorer Titan Resources and roles prior to that over a 30-year period included managing director of gold miner Wiluna Mines Ltd, general manager – exploration for Homestake Gold of Australia, and several senior executive roles with Western Mining Corporation. Dr Alistair Cowden, the company’s founding chairman, will step down from the board to concentrate on his role as managing director of Vulcan Resources Ltd.