Diamond Fields Resources Inc. has appointed Philip Murphy as a director of the company, effective immediately.
Mr. Murphy has 30 years of experience in the mining and mineral sands sectors. In his most recent role as chief executive officer of World Titane Holdings, he led the development and subsequent sale of the Toliara sands project in Madagascar to Base Resources in January, 2018, for $92-million (U.S.) in cash and deferred consideration. The sale followed completion of a definitive feasibility study and receipt of all major project approvals, including environmental and water permits as well as an expanded mining licence.
Before joining World Titane Holdings, Mr. Murphy spent 17 years at TZMI, a leading mineral sands consultancy and served as a principal consultant and executive director, as well as five years as its managing director. Mr. Murphy began his career as a commodity/mining analyst based in Johannesburg, specializing in titanium minerals, base metals and industrial minerals.
Sybrand van der Spuy, chief executive officer of Diamond Fields, said: “Philip’s track record in the mineral sands industry is almost unparalleled and we’re delighted to welcome him to the board of Diamond Fields Resources. Moreover, his experience in developing a Madagascar mineral project uniquely positions him as a major asset to the company. We know that Phil will lend us great guidance we advance our Beravina project.”
For clarification, the officers and directors of the company are now composed as follows:
Mr. van der Spuy: chief executive officer, president and directorJean Charles: chief financial officer and secretaryEarl Young: vice-president, investor relations (non-executive) and directorAl Gourley: chairman (non-executive) and directorNorman Baker: directorFrancois Colette: directorBertrand Boulle: directorDavid Reading: directorMr. Murphy: director
Mr. van der Spuy: chief executive officer, president and director
Jean Charles: chief financial officer and secretary
Earl Young: vice-president, investor relations (non-executive) and director
Al Gourley: chairman (non-executive) and director
Norman Baker: director
Francois Colette: director
Bertrand Boulle: director
David Reading: director
Mr. Murphy: director
