He has been involved in the mining industry for more than four decades in various capacities including operational and financial and his appointment is with immediate effect. From 1997 to 2005 he was chief financial officer of AngloGold Ashanti and is currently a non-executive director of AngloGold Ashanti Holdings - a company which primarily holds the non-South African interests of the AngloGold Ashanti group. Goldstone's chief executive Jurie Wessels, told investors: "We welcome Jonathan to the board at a time when we are making important investments to advance all of our projects and look forward to making use of his wealth of experience and receiving the benefits of his advice and insights."