Manas Resources Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Chris MacKenzie as the company's Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Mr. MacKenzie, a Chartered Geologist (Geological Society of London), is an experienced mining executive with over 25 years of industry experience, across a number of mineral commodities from target generation and exploration to mining, in a range of management roles. He has extensive experience throughout Africa but has also worked on projects in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Mr. MacKenzie's most recent public company role was as founder of TSX-listed Helio Resource Corp., where he served as Executive Chairman and later as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director. Outgoing CEO Mr. Phil Reese will assist with handover to Mr. MacKenzie.