Aethon Minerals Corp. announced that the board of directors has accepted the resignation of Robert Davies as President and Chief Executive Officer as well as a director of Aethon. Effective immediately, the Board has appointed John Miniotis, Vice President, Corporate Development as the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer.

John Miniotis has over 14 years' experience in the mining sector, focused primarily on corporate development, equity capital markets, investor relations and corporate finance roles. Prior to joining Aethon he was Vice President Corporate Development at AuRico Metals until its acquisition by Centerra Gold in January 2018. From 2010 to 2016, John was an integral member of Lundin Mining Corporation's corporate development and investor relations team, including the acquisition of Freeport-McMoRan Inc.'s 80% ownership interest in the Candelaria mining complex in Chile.