South Pacific Metals Corp. announced the appointment of Michael Murphy as an independent, non-executive director of the Company. The board of directors of SPMC now consists of Dain Currie, Geoff Lawrence, David Loretto, and Michael Murphy.

Mr. Murphy brings extensive experience in the resource sector to the board, and holds a BA from the University of British Columbia, an MBA from Saint Mary's University, a MSc from the London School of Economics, and an ICD (Institute of Corporate Directors) from the Rotman School of Business.