Western Magnesium Corporation announced the hiring of Colonel (R) Michael Rutkowski to serve as Executive Vice-President for Enterprise Business and Defense as the company answers the critical demand for eco-friendly magnesium metal produced in the United States. Colonel (R) Rutkowski recently retired after 29 years of service in the United States Army as a highly decorated UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter pilot, and an acquisition and contracting expert for the Department of Defense (DoD). Western Magnesium's Executive Chairman, Ed Lee, believes re-establishing the United States prominence in metal production by producing "clean" magnesium has never been accomplished. The United States will once again secure its competitive advantage on the world stage with clean sustainable precious metal made here in America.