Dr Roberto Bencini, after many years of service to Independent Resources (), is giving up his role of non-executive director.

Dr Bencini will remain as a part-time consultant to the company, while his place on the board as a non-executive director will be taken by Martin Miller, who is currently technical director of , a London listed firm with interests in Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia and Hungary.

Miller is a geologist with more than 40 years' experience in the oil and gas industry, including major players such as Exxon, Britoil and .

"His appointment will add significant technical expertise to the board and we are confident that he will be of immense value to us, particularly in helping appraise sub-surface risks and opportunities in new investment and acquisition opportunities on which we are working," said Grayson Nash, chairman of Independent Resources.

"We are also pleased that we have retained access to Roberto's services and knowledge of the company," Nash added.

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