Hillgrove Resources Limited (Hillgrove, the Company) (ASX: HGO) is pleased to advise the appointment of Dr Roger John Higgins as a Non Executive Director of the Company.

With the announcement of the equity raising on 1 March 2023 for the development of the Kanmantoo Underground and the restart of operations on site, the Board initiated a search process for a candidate who could provide the requisite skill set. In anticipation of a positive final investment decision by the Company's Board and as a result of this search, Dr Roger John Higgins has been appointed and agreed to become a Non Executive Director of the Company.

Dr Higgins has over 50 years of experience and deep working experience leading mining companies and operations, which includes being a former Managing Director of Ok Tedi Mining Limited in Papua New Guinea and Senior Vice President, Copper at Canadian metals and mining company, Teck Resources Limited. Prior to this, he was Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with BHP Billiton Base Metals Customer Sector Group working in Australia and also held senior positions with BHP Billiton in Chile.

He holds the position of Adjunct Professor with the Sustainable Minerals Institute, University of Queensland. In addition to this, Dr Higgins has significant governance expertise, which includes being a current Non Executive Director of Worley Limited and Newcrest Mining Limited.

He was also recently the Chairman of Demetallica Limited, prior to its takeover by AIC Mines Limited.

Commenting on the appointment, Hillgrove's Chairman, Derek Carter said: 'I welcome Roger to the Board, bringing with him additional experience in mining operations the Company sought, which is critical as we begin the Kanmantoo Underground operations. The Board looks forward to utilising his expertise at an exciting juncture for the Company.'

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