Trans-Siberian Gold plc announced the appointment of Eugene Antonov to the Board as Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect. Mr. Antonov has more than 20 years' experience in the mining industry including senior operational and financial appointments with companies including Kinross and Bema Gold Corporation. Mr. Antonov has been the COO of TSG in a non-board capacity since 1 August 2018. Mr. Antonov holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management in Toronto and is also a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants in Canada. Mr. Antonov's appointment strengthens the depth of the TSG Board. The Board comprises two executive directors and five non-executive directors, two of whom are considered independent.