Great Northern Minerals Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Donald Garner as a Non-Executive Director effective from 1 November 2022. Mr. Garner joins the GNM Board as Non-Executive Director after previously being appointed as a Board Advisor (announced on 22 March 2022). Mr. Garner is a geologist with over 25 years' experience in the resources industry.

He is currently an Executive Director of Iltani Resources, a private Australian based company targeting future facing base metal exploration (including metals such as copper, zinc and tin) and development opportunities. Previously, Mr. Garner was Managing Director, and then subsequently Executive Director, of Red River Resources (ASX: RVR) between 2014­2021. As part of his role as an Executive Director, Mr. Garner was responsible for developing strategy and engaging in business development.

Whilst he was a Director of RVR, Mr. Garner delivered exceptional value for shareholders, transforming the company from an ASX listed shell into a resource company with a portfolio of operating and development assets and a peak market capitalisation of AUD 200 million. Prior to RVR, Mr. Garner held senior executive roles in the resources sector and metals and mining corporate finance. Mr. Garner has also worked as an exploration and mining geologist in Western Australia, Russia and Myanmar.