Centamin announced the following Board changes and succession update. Effective 1 January 2019, Josef El-Raghy, current Executive Chair, will remain at the Company in the role of Non-Executive Chair. A successful orderly handover of Josef's executive duties to the current Executive team was completed throughout 2018. Josef will not join any Board Committees. In line with the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Board have considered what would be the most appropriate succession plan. The Board believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stakeholders that Josef should continue as Non-Executive Chair during the coming year to provide continuity during this period of the Board's evolution. During this time, the rigorous recruitment process to identify an independent Non-Executive Chair remains a key priority. The Company has consulted major shareholders and proxy advisory groups on the Board changes and appreciated their valued feedback and support. Ibrahim Fawzy, independent Non-Executive Director, has been appointed as a member of the Health, Safety and Environmental and Sustainability Committee ("HSES Committee") and Corporate Governance Committee. Mark Bankes will stand down as a member of the HSES Committee.