Platypus Minerals Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Mark Rodda as a Non-Executive Director. Mr. Rodda is a lawyer with extensive practical and commercial experience in the resources sector. He currently manages Napier Capital. Before its 2007 takeover by Norilsk Nickel, Mark held the position of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for LionOre Mining International. Mark was also previously the Chairman of Coalspur Mines Ltd. until its acquisition by the Cline Group in June 2015. He is currently a Director of Antipa Minerals Ltd. and is a member of that company's Audit and Nomination and Remuneration Committees.