Trigon Metals Inc has announced that Rennie Morkel has been appointed President and COO of the Company as Jed Richardson transitions to the role as Executive Chairman.
Rennie Morkel is a Namibian Permanent Resident who is a Chartered Accountant with qualifications from Ernst & Young South Africa and brings 19 years of invaluable experience in the mining sector.
His senior positions at major companies, including Endeavour Mining Group, Glencore, China General Nuclear Power Group, Vale, Norilsk Nickel, and African Rainbow Minerals, have given him extensive expertise in uranium, base metals, and precious metals across various project life cycles. Rennie holds an Honors degree in Accounting Science from the University of Pretoria.
Trigon Metals Inc. also welcomed Dr. Andreas Rompel as the new VP Exploration. Andy is a German national with expertise in geology. With over three decades of exploration and production experience, Andy has worked with various commodities, including precious metals, base metals, coking coal, and cobalt. His international experience and proficiency in multiple languages, including German, Afrikaans, and English, make him a valuable addition to the Trigon Metals team.
In another move, Trigon Metals Inc. announced the addition of Grant Sboros as a new director. Holding dual nationalities of Greek and South African, Grant serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Euro Sun Mining Inc. His rich background in finance and mining, including roles as a Deloitte partner in Mozambique and as the Head of Auditing, brings a wealth of experience in both operations and finance in the African mining industry.
Jed Richardson, Executive Chairman of Trigon Metals, commented, “The Board and Management of Trigon Metals are pleased to welcome these exceptional professionals to our team. Their wealth of experience in the mining industry, coupled with their diverse backgrounds, will be instrumental in driving our continued growth.”