East Asia Minerals appoints new vice president

By Ruli Setiawan

East Asia Minerals Corporation (EAS) has appointed Frank Rocca as Vice President in charge of its exploration activities in Indonesia.

The company said in a press statement on Tuesday that Rocca would have primary responsibility for development of the East Asia Minerals? exploration team and for leading the company's exploration program for the Sangihe project, in addition to EAS's other assets.

Rocca has more than 24 years of senior leadership experience in exploration and mine development geology. Most recently he was a director and senior consultant with Dragon International Geological Services Pty Ltd., where he fulfilled roles including as Project Manager, Chief Geologist and Mine Superintendent.

Prior to that he was employed with African Barrick Gold as Technical Services Manager, where he oversaw the mine design and development of the Buzwagi and Tulawaka Mines. Over a six year period, he also held the position of Chief Geologist overseeing establishment of the Geology departments for both mines.

He was also a key member of the management team which awarded mining, drilling and blasting contracts. He has also held several other leadership and senior management positions at a number of companies, including Gindalbie Gold NL, Barrick Gold Australia and Perilya Mines NL.

Rocca holds a Bachelor of Applied Science - Geology from Curtin University of Technology and is a member of AusIMM.

Editing by Benget Besalicto Tnb.