Warburton was a founding director of the company and has been on the board since its formation six years ago.

Chairman Michael Wolley will remain on the board as an independent non-executive director.

CEO Andrew Richards has stepped down to pursue other interests, but will consult to the company.

Another founding independent non-executive director, Bo Zhou, has resigned due to increased work commitments.

Discovery Metals has appointed chartered accountant and former Riversdale Mining chief financial officer Niall Lenahan as an independent non-executive director.

Former Goodrich Resources managing director David Busch has been announced as the new MD of Argent Resources.

Hongwei Lui has been appointed as a non-executive director of CuDeco.

Liu is a director of shareholder and potential offtake partner Oceanwide International Resources Investment Co.

CRU Group consultant and MiningNewsPremium.net contributor Dr Allan Trench has been appointed as a director of Enterprise Metals after founding chairman Paul Larsen resigned as a non-executive director.

Nigel Ferguson has resigned as a director of Burey Gold after seven years on the board.

Nathan McMahon has resigned as a non-executive director of White Star Resources.

BrazIron executive director Neil O’Loughlin has reverted to a non-executive role as the company’s search for a CEO continues.

Finally, Angeline Hicks has replaced Mundo Minerals Ashley Pattison as company secretary, allowing Pattison to focus on his role as MD and CEO of the company.