Millennium Minerals Limited advised that it has strengthened its board with the appointment of highly experienced Australian mining and exploration executive Tim Kennedy as a non-executive Director. Mr. Kennedy is a geologist with over 30 years' experience in the exploration, feasibility and development of gold, nickel, Platinum Group Elements (PGE), base metals and uranium projects throughout Australia. His most recent role was with successful mid-tier miner Independence Group NL, where he spent 11 years as Exploration Manager. He has also held positions with PNC Exploration, Hunter Resources, Resolute Resources and a senior role with Anglo American, and has been involved with a number of significant discoveries including Tropicana (gold), Bibra (gold), Ambassador North (uranium), Myrtle (zinc), Rosie (nickel-copper-PGE), and Triumph (zinc). The company announced the appointment of experienced corporate executive Mr. Bruno Lorenzon as an Alternate Director to Mr. Michael Chye, who represents Millennium's major shareholder, IMC Group, on the Board. Mr. Lorenzon is Senior Investment Manager of Heritas Capital Management (Australia) Pty Ltd. and has more than 15 years' experience in investments, strategy and corporate finance in the resources sector both in Australia and overseas. He has worked for the IMC Group for the past eight years, and previously worked for Vale in Brazil and Rio Tinto in Australia in roles encompassing strategic planning, M&A and business development.