Kavango appoints Ben Turney as CEO

Kavango Resources plc announced that Ben Turney is to become CEO, replacing Michael Foster.

Mr Turney was appointed as an executive director at the start of 2021 and has since instigated initiatives to improve operations, communications, financial management and commercial development.

He was instrumental in securing the strategic partnership with Spectral Geophysics and the terms of the deal with Mindea Exploration and Drilling Services/Equity Drilling Ltd.

In March 2020, he outlined his vision for Kavango would be to:

1. Build an elite, dynamic company recognised as a world leader in modern minerals exploration.

2. Develop an ambitious, results-driven culture led by passionate hardworking people hungry for success and committed to their personal and professional development.

3. Create an open environment in which ideas can be freely discussed and challenges efficiently addressed.

4. Adopt effective working practices that optimise performance across all parts of our business.

5. Refine exploration techniques that become best practice in the industry, through deployment of the latest technologies and the support of experts in the field.

6. Deliver on Kavango’s operational plans in an aggressive, yet safe, manner.

7. And honour the company’s shareholders by creating substantial market value for all involved

Mr Turney said that everyone in the Kavango had stepped up to the tasks.

“We still have plenty of work to do, but the opportunities for Kavango are considerable.

“We are well funded and have advanced exploration programmes, delivering a constant stream of new data.

“Everything is now in place for an exciting period of growth.”