Riversdale Mining expands management team

Riversdale Mining, a mining company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, has appointed a senior executive to expand its management team. The company has appointed Mr Steve Mallyon as the Managing Director, with effect from August 2008.

Mallyon will assume responsibility for the operating activities and financial performance of Riversdale Mining and its operations and projects in Australia and Africa.

Mr Mallyon, with over 20 years experience in the natural resources and construction material sectors, was previously Managing Director of RBC Capital Markets, and has held senior executive roles with Billiton Plc, RGC Limited and MIM Holdings Limited, including exposure to mining operations in Australia, Africa, South America and a number of emerging markets in Asia.

The company also announced the appointment of Mr Syd Parkhouse as Mozambique Country Manager, Mr Jim Coleman as Project Development Manager, and Mrs Roshnee Bardien as Group GM Human Resources and Industrial Relations.