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Tuesday, 22nd March 2005 (4445 views)

A new chairman has been appointed at the World Gold Council (WGC).<br/><br/>The president of Newmont Mining, Pierre Lassonde, will succeed current chairman Chris Thompson.<br/> <br/>Commenting on his appointment, Mr Lassonde said: "On behalf of all the members of the World Gold Council, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Chris Thompson for his leadership over the last three years. <br/><br/>"I feel very fortunate to be taking the helm at the WGC at a time when it has demonstrated its ability to create new demand for gold in the jewellery sector and in the investment arena. I am looking forward to working with the WGC to continue to promote gold as a timeless investment."<br/><br/>Mr Thompson has been working as chairman the council since April 2002, the council said he had made an "indelible impact" on the council and boosted its work.<img alt="track" src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=8092422"/>

 

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