Keras Resources plc announced that Russell Lamming, who is currently a non-executive director, has been appointed as its new CEO with immediate effect. Previous Executive Director, Dave Reeves, has become a non-executive Director to allow him to focus on his role as Managing Director of Calidus Resources Limited, in which Keras has a substantial shareholding. Russell has a wealth of experience in the resource arena, particularly in Africa.

During his career he has worked with several AIM-listed resource companies including African Platinum Plc, Chromex Mining Plc and Goldplat Plc. Russell is a founder of Keras and has been a director since flotation.