(EnergyAsia, January 12 2012, Thursday) — Australian coal miner OGL Resources Limited (OGL) said it has appointed Allan Fidock as managing director from January 23.

Mr Fidock has more than 30 years’ experience in open cut and underground coal mining with a range of owner-operator and contractor companies. Most recently, he was part of the Macarthur Coal’s Executive Leadership Group responsible for mine operations at Coppabella, Moorvale and Codrilla.

OGL Resources’ chairman, Jack Tan, said Mr Fidock’s extensive background in the Australian coal industry will give the company access to a wealth of experience at a crucial time in its development.

He said Mr Fidock’s role will be pivotal as OGL completes the acquisition of two high value coal assets.

During his time with Macarthur Coal, Mr Fidock was responsible for the safe and efficient operation of its operating mines, Coppabella and Moorvale, the operational preparation of the newly 4th mine at Codrilla and the development of the Middlemount mine.

“In OGL’s case, we will be looking to Allan to bring the Ebenezer mine into production and for the development of the Bremer View Mining Development Licence Project,” Mr Tan said.

“Allan’s experience will complement the existing OGL Resources board and I welcome Allan to the company and look forward to a productive working relationship to advance OGL Resources to the next phase of the company’s development,” he said.