Sunrise Resources plc advised that it has appointed Mr. James Cole as an independent non-executive director ("NED") of the Company with immediate effect. Mr. Cole will replace Mr. David Swan on the Board, who is stepping down from his role. Mr. Swan has served as a NED of the Company for nine years, a period which is encouraged as a maximum term under the UK Corporate Governance Code ("the Code") to safeguard the independence of a NED. Whilst the Company follows the QCA Corporate Governance Code, which allows for a more pragmatic view on the independence of NEDs, the Company respects Mr. Swan's decision to apply this part of the Code to his time in office. Mr. Cole is a chartered accountant and has a strong commercial background and a track record of success in mergers, disposals and acquisitions. Most recently he was Finance Director for the Goal Group Limited and was formerly Chief Financial Officer for Cominco Resources (UK) Ltd, AIM traded European Minerals Corporation plc and Crew Gold Corporation. Mr. Cole will replace David Swan as Chairman of the Audit Committee and will sit on the Nomination and Remuneration Committees. He will be put forward for election at the AGM to be held in 2022 in accordance with the Company's Articles.