Continental Precious Minerals, Inc. announced that Grant Sawiak has resigned as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Continental effective immediately. As Mr. Sawiak's successor, the board of directors of the company has appointed Norman Brewster, who has been a director of the company since November 2013, as Interim Chief Executive Officer. In addition, the company announced that effective immediately Mr. Ram Ramkumar has been appointed as a director of Continental.

Ram Ramkumar background includes extensive experience as President and CEO with public companies in the manufacture of office furniture. He was part of a team that lead the growth of these companies in the North American market with facilities in Canada and the US.