Mr Thompson, a chartered accountant, brings over 25 years of diversified technical, financial and operational experience and skills to the company, and also brings experience gained with KPMG, where he acted as audit partner in the energy sector.

Mr Snethun is a professional geologist and a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA). He has over 25 years of oil and gas industry experience in various senior geological, geotechnical and managerial positions.

Craig McKenzie, CEO of Canadian Superior, said: I am very pleased that these highly skilled and respected individuals have joined our existing management team. We are in the process of further expanding our management and operating team to accommodate our recent successes and will be making further appointments in the near future.