Santa Fe Gold Corporation announced the appointment of Frank G. Mueller as interim Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective immediately. Mr. Mueller is replacing the current CFO, Mr. Michael Martinez, and the current Corporate Secretary, Mr. Ryan Carson. Mr. Mueller has over 20 years of experience in private accounting and financial management.

Prior to joining Santa Fe in 2010 as Assistant Comptroller, Mr. Mueller served for six years as the Senior Business Manager for two divisions of Cornell Company.