DFR Gold Inc. announced that John McGloin has agreed to step down as CEO and Director of DFR with immediate effect. John will remain as an advisor to the Board until 31 December 2024 as DFR continues to progress its portfolio of assets in Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Mali. Brian Kiernan will assume the role of Interim CEO and President in addition to his current role as DFR's Chairman.

He has broad experience of discovery in the West African gold sector having previously led the development of Moydow Mines International during the discovery, development and sale of the Wassa and Ahafo projects, both of which are now producing assets.