07:14 AM EDT, 08/28/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Rupert Resources ( RUPRF ) said on Wednesday that Graham Crew will become the company's new CEO and director on Oct. 14.

Crew will replace James Withall, who is stepping down after taking on the role in April 2017.

According to Rupert, Crew has over 25 years of experience in international mining management, corporate development and investment. He was chief technical officer for La Mancha Resource Capital and previously served as COO and director at Golden Star Resources.

"I am eager to join the team and help develop a best-in-class operation at [the] Ikkari [gold project in Finland], building on a strong platform to create a leading mining business," Crew said.