Centamin CEO has died

The chief executive officer of gold mining firm Centamin Egypt has died suddenly, the firm said.

The chief executive officer of gold mining firm Centamin Egypt has died suddenly, the firm said.

"It is with great sorrow that the board of Centamin Egypt announces the sudden and tragic passing away today of Harry Michael," the company announced.

Josef El-Raghy, the Chairman of Centamin, will be assuming the additional role of chief executive officer until further notice.

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The share price fell 2.93% to 102.6p by 14:11.

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