Bens Creek names Murat Erden as CFO

Coal mine owner Bens Creek has tapped Murat Erden to take over as chief financial officer of the group, with immediate effect.

Bens Creek said Erden was "a highly accomplished CFO", with over 25 years of total industry experience and "an extensive background" in private equity, banking, technology, and resources.

Outgoing CFO Raju Haldankar will remain with the group as a director in order to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities to Erden.

As of 0955 BST, Bens Creek shares were up 0.56% at 35.70p.

Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com