Besra Gold Announces Board Changes
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Besra Gold (BESAF) announced board changes effective November 17, 2025. David Izzard resigned as director and chair. The Board appointed Michael Higginson as a director to complete Izzard's term; Higginson will stand for re-election at the upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting. Michael has served as Besra's Company Secretary and Chief Corporate Officer since April 3, 2023 and previously served as a director from 6 September 2024 to 19 May 2025. The Board also resolved to appoint Dr John Blake as Non-Executive Chair. Following these changes the Board comprises John Blake (Non-Executive Chair), Matthew Greentree, and Michael Higginson.
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- Dr John Blake appointed Non-Executive Chair (effective Nov 17, 2025)
- Michael Higginson appointed Director to complete existing term
- Michael Higginson has been Company Secretary and Chief Corporate Officer since Apr 3, 2023
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- David Izzard resigned as Director and Chair (effective Nov 17, 2025)
- David Izzard served as Chair only since 24 June 2025
Perth, Western Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 17, 2025) - Besra Gold Inc (ASX: BEZ) (Besra or the Company) announces that David Izzard has today resigned as a Director of the Company.
The Board wishes to express its sincere appreciation for the very considerable contribution David has made to the Company's strategies, direction, development, and governance since his appointment as a Director and Chair of the Company on 24 June 2025.
In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 3.16.1, the Board advises that Mr. Michael Higginson has today been appointed as a Director of the Company. Michael will complete the remainder of David Izzard's term and will stand for re-election at the Company's upcoming Annual General and Special Meeting.
Since 3 April 2023, Michael has and continues to serve as Besra's Company Secretary and Chief Corporate Officer. In addition, Michael was a Director of the Company for the period commencing 6 September 2024 and ending 19 May 2025.
The Board has today resolved to appoint Dr John Blake as the Company's Non-Executive Chair.
Following these changes, the Board now comprises Messrs John Blake (Non-Executive Chair), Matthew Greentree and Michael Higginson.
This announcement was authorised for release by the Board of Besra Gold Inc.
For further information, please contact
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To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/274802
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