Geopacific Resources Limited announced the appointment of highly experienced Australian mining executives as part of its leadership renewal. The changes ensure that board composition and skills are aligned with the strategic direction of the Company, with a focus on driving growth and value at the Company's 1.56Moz1 Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Key Points: Senior resources executive Graham Ascough appointed as non-executive Chairman.

Highly regarded mining executives Rowan Johnston and Hamish Bohannan appointed as non-executive Directors (NED). Hansjoerg Plaggemars and Michael Brook continue as NEDs. Current Chair Andrew Bantock and NED Richard Clayton have stepped down.

New Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be appointed shortly. The new board will consist of Graham Ascough as non-executive Chair, along with non-executive directors Rowan Johnston, Hamish Bohannan, Hansjoerg Plaggemars and Michael Brook. Mr. Ascough, Mr. Johnston and Mr. Bohannan are Independent Directors.

Mr. Graham Ascough is a senior resources executive and geophysicist with a strong track record of discovery and more than 30 years of industry experience. He has held various senior management positions and directorships, taking a leading role in setting the strategic direction to develop and finance exploration projects and junior mining companies. Graham is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of Sunstone Metals Ltd, Black Canyon Limited and PNX Metals Ltd. and was the Chairman of Musgrave Minerals Ltd. recently acquired by Ramelius Resources.

He is a member of the AusIMM and a Professional Geoscientist of Ontario. Mr. Rowan Johnston is an experienced corporate executive with track record of adding value from discovery to production and working with challenging assets. Rowan has previously held executive and Board positions at Integra Mining, Mutiny Gold, Excelsior Gold and Bardoc Gold.

He is currently Executive Chairman of Kin Mining, Chairman of Spartan Resources and a non-executive Director of PNX metals. Rowan is a Qualified Mining Engineer from WASM and holds a 1st class ticket Mine Manager's Certificate with international experience including in France, Africa and Indonesia and Australia. Mr. Hamish Bohannan is a mining engineer with extensive corporate and operational experience in public companies both in Australia and overseas.

Hamish has built a career developing exciting projects around the world and has a reputation for maintaining high standards in community liaison and environmental excellence and developing a strong safety culture. Hamish is currently the CEO of Gulf Manganese, having previously worked with Bathurst, Iluka, WMC, Cyprus and Mount Isa Mines.