South Pacific Metals Corp. announce the appointment of Michael Murphy as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Murphy is accomplished executives with extensive experience in designing and executing strategic initiatives and creating value for shareholders.

Mr. Murphy has an established track record of transformational leadership within the metals and mining sector. He is the founder of TSX-listed gold producer Torex Gold Resources Inc., prior to which he spent more than 15 years in the financial services sector in London, UK, with Merrill Lynch, DLJ, and Credit Suisse. With these appointments, the core of the Company's senior management team is now based in Canada.