Papua Mining plc announced the appointments of John Hutchinson and Michael Somerset-Leeke as Non-executive Directors of the company, both with immediate effect. John Hutchinson has been managing partner at Epi-V LLP. Mr. Hutchinson's appointment to the Board was proposed by Thalassa Holdings Ltd. in accordance with the terms of the Subscription Agreement under which Thalassa subscribed for £400,000 of new shares in the company and which was approved by shareholders on 7 October 2016. Michael Somerset-Leeke was formerly Chairman of Winchmore PLC. The company also announced that Keith Lough has elected to resign from his position as a Non-executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.