Metarock Group Limited announced the following changes in its Board of Directors: Mr. Jon Romcke has been appointed as Executive Chair; Mr. Peter Barker, formerly an Advisor to the Board, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee; Mr. Murray Smith will step down as Acting Chair but remain a Non-Executive Director (as nominee of M Resources); and Mr. Paul Rouse, Non-Executive Director has resigned from the Board. Jon Romcke brings an extensive mining sector pedigree to Metarock having commenced his working life in underground coal mine manager roles before stints with BHP, Xstrata, Glencore, Sphere Minerals, Anglo, Stanmore and most recently as CEO Allegiance Coal Limited? said Mr. Smith.

Jon has prior experience as an executive director as Managing Director of Sphere Minerals, a then ASX listed Glencore subsidiary. Mr. Romcke will work in the business as Executive Chair with a focus on business development, operational excellence and safety. Peter Barker has an extensive history as a CFO for large ASX listed entities including Computershare and Cardno and was instrumental in the turnaround and ultimate sale of the latter.

Mr. Barker currently serves as a Non-Executive Director for Workpac and brings extensive governance, finance and risk management skills to the Board. Mr. Barker will serve as Chair of the Company?s Audit and Risk Sub-Committee.