Aurum Mining plc announced the appointment of Robin Simon Southwell OBE as Non-executive Director with immediate effect. Mr. Southwell, aged 56, has over 35 years' experience of working in the Aerospace & Defence industry, including roles as Chief Executive of Airbus UK and Airtanker Ltd, as well as senior positions at BAE Systems, which included running their operations in Australasia and establishing the company's asset management organisation. Mr. Southwell is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and has been appointed as a UK Business Ambassador.