Loncor Gold names new CEO, shares jump

Loncor Gold

21/09/2021 18:03

** Canadian gold exploration co's  LN.TO  shares jump 10.34%
to C$0.64
    ** Co appoints John Barker as chief executive officer
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    ** Barker, who was vice-president for business development
at Loncor prior to his appointment as CEO, has 17 years'
experience as a leading mining equity analyst - co
    ** Spot gold  XAU=  up 0.8% at $1,777.76 per ounce  GOL/ 
    ** Stock up ~12% YTD

 (Reporting by Sahil Shaw in Bengaluru)
 ((sahil.shaw@thomsonreuters.com))