Stellar AfricaGold Inc. said Jan. 18 that it appointed John Cumming as president and CEO, replacing Maurice Giroux, who stepped down from the roles.

Cumming, who serves as executive vice president and CFO of Merrex Gold Inc., was also appointed to Stellar AfricaGold's board.

Giroux, meanwhile, assumed the roles of COO and vice president exploration.

Additionally, Raymond Cloutier resigned as a director and corporate secretary, while J. Francois Lalonde resigned as COO and was appointed as corporate secretary and to the newly created office of vice president corporate development.