Copper 360 in new turmoil after CEO takes "leave of absence"

Copper 360 in new turmoil after CEO takes "leave of absence"

COPPER 360, the Northern Cape miner, said on Friday it had appointed a “transitional” CEO after Graham Briggs – in the job for eight months – had taken a “leave of absence”. Briggs, who came out of retirement to head up the beleaguered company, presided over its recapitalisation last year. A rights offer of R400m was concluded in December. But his departure raises massive questions for Copper 360 considering that his key skill was in mining, spe…