Metminco Limited announced changes to the Board will allow the implementation of a focus on the significant exploration potential of its gold projects in Colombia. Mr. Kevin Wilson has been appointed to the position of Executive Chairman of the company. Mr. Wilson has over 30 years' experience in the minerals and finance industries, including as Managing Director of Leviathan Resources. Over the last 8 years Mr. Wilson was Managing Director of an Australian energy exploration company. Mr. Wilson is currently also non-executive Chairman of Victorian gold explorer Navarre Minerals Limited and non-executive director of Investigator Resources Limited. Mr. William Howe has resigned from the Board and accepted the role as Chief Operating Officer, located in Colombia. Mr. Howe will continue to run day to day operations in Colombia while an exploration manager is sought and an orderly handover can be undertaken.