Gold Road Resources Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Brian Levet as an Independent Nonexecutive Director to the Board of Gold Road effective 1 August 2017. Mr. Levet has worked for Rio Tinto Rhodesia, Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Corporation and Newmont Mining Corporation in exploration, project startup and operational roles. Mr. Levet retired from Newmont Mining Corporation in 2011 as Group Executive for Exploration. During his 27 years with Newmont Mining Corporation, Mr. Levet's exploration and team leadership skills resulted in a number of major discoveries, including: the Batu Hijau and Elang coppergold deposits in Indonesia; the North Lanut gold deposit in North Sulawesi, Indonesia; and the McPhillamys gold deposit in New South Wales, as well as playing a significant role in the identification of Yanacocha Peru. He is currently a Nonexecutive Director of EMX Royalty Corporation.