ASX-listed Sunstone Metals has announced the appointment of former Xstrata Copper executive Neal O’Connor as nonexecutive director.
The appointment follows the recent appointment of Patrick Duffy as MD and existing MD Malcolm Norris’ move to the role of executive director of exploration.
The changes are part of Sunstone’s ongoing strategy to align the skills and experience of its board with the company’s evolving requirements as it seeks to grow and develop its discoveries in Ecuador.
O’Connor is a highly experienced resources executive and director. His previous roles include general counsel and company secretary and an executive committee member of Xstrata Copper from 2003 to 2013.
As a lawyer, he has extensive experience in the development and operation of mines across South America as well as in mergers and acquisitions.