Red River Resources Limited announced the appointment of Ian Smith as an Independent Non-Executive Director from 22 April 2021. Mr. Smith's appointment marks an important step in the continued growth of Red River Resources into a multi-asset operating business focused on base and precious metals via its Thalanga and Hillgrove Operations in Australia. Mr. Smith is a mining engineer with more than 40 years' experience in the mining and services sector. He has held some of the most senior positions in the Australian resources industry. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Rex Minerals, Senior Advisor to EMR Capital and was previously Managing Director and CEO of Orica. Prior to his role at Orica, he was Managing Director and CEO of Newcrest.