JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – ASX- and Aim- listed Dwyka Resources chairperson and nonexecutive director Ed Nealson has retired, the company said on Friday.

Nealson was appointed as nonexecutive director in 2000, and became chairperson in 2003.

Dwyka stated that Nealson’s skills were key in the acquisition and development of its past and current projects, and that he would continue to provide ongoing assistance to the company in relation to its project acquisition strategy.

Pending Dwyka acquiring a new project, Melissa Sturgess would assume the role of chairperson in addition to that of CEO.

“Nealson has provided significant and valuable guidance to me and the Dwyka board members for many years. With the encouraging progress being made at the Muremera nickel project, in Burundi, and the company’s strong cash balance, the company is well placed to take advantage of future resources opportunities as world financial and commodity markets begin to improve,” said Sturgess.

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