Stuart Bradley (Brad) Sampson has taken up his post as managing director of Australian mining group Discovery Metals Ltd.

Sampson, who is based at the company’s Brisbane head office, is an internationally experienced mining engineer who has worked extensively in open cut and underground mine operations and developments in Southern Africa, Australia and the Pacific.

Chairman, Gordon Galt, said: “Discovery is entering a new and exciting phase, starting with the commencement of the pre-feasibility study on the Maun Copper Project in northwest Botswana in 2007 and then a planned progression to the bankable feasibility study stage by the middle of 2008 with a view to commencing mining at the Maun Copper Project as soon as possible thereafter.

“The Board is confident that Brad has the skills needed to lead the company through the transition from explorer to developer successfully and to ultimately develop Maun into a long life mining project with associated benefits for all stakeholders.” smallcapnews.co.uk