Sovereign Metals Limited announced the appointment of experienced mining company director Mr. Matthew Syme as Managing Director of the company. Mr. Syme has over 26 years experience in senior management roles in Australia and overseas. Mr. Syme has considerable experience in managing mining projects in a wide range of commodities and countries.

He is currently Managing Director of copper-gold developer Sierra Mining Limited, which is expected to complete its merger with RTG Mining Inc. in early June 2014. Mr. Peter Woodman, the current Managing Director of Sovereign, will continue with the company as Technical Director.