Australian Pacific Coal Limited announced that Mr. Jeff Gerard has been appointed an Independent Non-Executive Director and Mr. John Robinson has been appointed a Non- Executive Director of the Company, with immediate effect. Mr. Gerard has over 40 years' management experience in the resource industry gained through various technical, operational, commercial and executive management roles with global mining companies in Australia and internationally. He has operated at all levels in the mining industry such as Country Manager (DRC, Americas, Africa, China), CEO, MD, COO, Operations Manager, Business Development and Technical Services. Mr. Gerard led the Xstrata /Glencore team in the due diligence and acquisition of some 25 mining businesses, whilst having ongoing responsibility to deliver improved performance across multiple operations in Australia, Africa, North and South America. He was a member of the Xstrata Investment Committee with responsibilities for business growth including M&A and both green and brownfield project delivery. Mr. Gerard is seasoned Company Director of exploration, development and operating companies globally. He is currently the chairman of a KGL Resources and consults to a number of local and international companies on strategy, management and operating performance improvement. Mr. John Robinson's career in business and investment spans the property, mining and retail sectors. He has led numerous private equity acquisitions and has extensive knowledge and experience associated with the provision of support services in the mining, oil and gas sector for Australian operations. Mr. Robinson is currently a Director of Trepang Services Pty Ltd. He is also the former Managing Director of
Australian Pacific Coal and was a Director from 30 October 2015 to 18 November 2019. Mr. Robinson joins the Board
as a nominee of Australian Pacific Coal's major shareholder, Trepang.