Stone Resources Australia Ltd. announced the appointment of William "Bill" Hobba as Managing Director of Brightstar. Bill has been a director of Brightstar for the past seven years. Since 10 September 2020, Bill has served as an executive director of Brightstar. Bill's appointment to the position of Managing Director reflects the leadership role he has assumed in helping Brightstar establish a plan for a return to production. Bill brings 40 years of operational and technical experience in developing mine sites to his new role, including over ten years' experience constructing and operating the 330ktpa Brightstar Plant near Laverton. Bill will spearhead development of Brightstar's three-year strategic plan, with a focus on aiming to return the Brightstar Plant to production during 2021 and 2022. He will also work to renew exploration of Brightstar's significant landholdings in the Laverton region and manage Brightstar's transition to a regional gold producer.