Sierra Rutile Holdings Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Patrick O'Connor as an independent Non-Executive Director of the Company. Mr. O'Connor is an experienced non-executive director and resources senior executive across a wide range of industries, including mining (gold, copper, lead, zinc, tin and coal), oil & gas exploration, biotechnology and government utilities. He is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of FAR Limited and a Non-Executive Director of Metals X Limited. Mr. O'Connor was previously a Non-Executive Director of Stanmore Coal Ltd. In addition, he has held the roles of Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Perilya Ltd, the operator of the Broken
Hill mine in NSW Australia, prior to its $250 million plus takeover. Mr. O'Connor spent nine years as a director of the Water Corporation in WA, including four years as its chairman. Mr. O'Connor was also the Chief Executive Officer for OceanaGold Corporation at the time of its listing on the ASX and served for a period as a Non-Executive Director. Prior to OceanaGold, Mr. O'Connor was Managing Director of Macraes Mining Co Ltd. for nine years. Mr. O'Connor
is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).