Baja Mining Corp. announced that Minera y Metalrgica del Boleo SA de CV has appointed Sang Bum Lee as Chief Operating Officer following the death of Kyoung Jin Park. Mr. Lee will be responsible for directing the Boleo construction completion activities, including commissioning and start-up, and managing the operation of the Boleo Project.

Mr. Lee has had a long and successful career in the non-ferrous metals industry gained in Korea, Australia, Europe and the United States in various positions ranging from technical process engineering, plant construction, production management, and commercial and global business management. He worked for 30 years within the Korea Zinc Ltd. organization, where he retired as Managing Director and CEO of Sun Metals Corporation Pty Ltd. Most recently and until August 2014, Mr. Lee was the President of Sangdong Mining Corp.