Cardinal Resources appoints new chairman

Mark Connelly has been appointed as the non-executive chairman of Cardinal Resources. Mr Connelly has more than 27 years of experience in the mining industry, and has held senior executive positions with Newmont Mining Corporation and Inmet Mining Corporation. He has extensive experience in financing, development, construction and operation of mining projects in a variety of commodities including gold, base metals and other resources in West Africa, Australia, North America and Europe.

Mr Connelly replaces Alec Pismiris, who has resigned from the board.