16th Mar 2009 09:00
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NEWS RELEASE 09-06 March 16 2009 www.first-quantum.com |
First Quantum Minerals APPOINTS TROY HAYDEN interim CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. ("First Quantum" or the "Company", TSX Symbol "FM", LSE Symbol "FQM") today announced the appointment of Troy Hayden as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Hayden assumes the responsibilities of David E. J. Moroney who has resigned the position.
Mr. Hayden joins the Company after a 12-year career with Woodside Petroleum Ltd., Australia's largest public independent oil and gas exploration and production company. During his tenure, Mr. Hayden held positions of increasing responsibility culminating in Vice President, Pluto LNG Business Unit where he oversaw the legal, sustainability, finance, commercial and development activities of the Business Unit. He also served as Chief Financial Officer, USA for Woodside Petroleum's US Business Unit from 2005 to 2007 and Acting Chief Financial Officer, for Woodside Petroleum Ltd. from 2004 - 2005.
Philip Pascall, First Quantum's Chairman and CEO said "On behalf of the Board of Directors, we welcome Troy and look forward to his contribution to the Company. We also thank David for his service to First Quantum and wish him well in his future endeavors."
On Behalf of the Board of Directors 12g3-2b-82-4461
of First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Listed in Standard and Poor's
G. Clive Newall
President
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United Kingdom contact: Clive Newall, President 1st Floor, Mill House, Mill Bay Lane, Horsham West Sussex RH12 1TQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 140 327 3484 Fax: +44 140 327 3494 E-Mail: [email protected].
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