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International Ferro Metals Limited
09 March 2010
9 March 2010
International Ferro Metals Limited
("IFL" or the "Company")
Appointment of new Non-Executive Director
International Ferro Metals Limited (LSE: IFL) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Ballard to the Board of
Directors of International Ferro Metals Limited with immediate effect.
John has extensive experience across a wide range of industries as both a senior executive and a Non-Executive Director. He
was previously Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Southcorp Limited, Managing Director Asia Pacific, United
Biscuits Limited and Managing Director Snack Foods, Coca-Cola Amatil Limited, a Director of Woolworths Limited and Email
Limited, Chairman of Wattyl Limited, a Director of CSR Limited and subsequently Rinker Limited and a Trustee of the Sydney
Opera House Trust.
He is currently a Director of Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, a Director of Magellan Flagship Fund Limited, Chairman
of the Advisory Funds at Pacific Equity Partners and a Director of the Sydney Neuro Oncology Group. John is a Fellow of the
Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds an MBA from Columbia University, New York.
Tony Grey, Chairman of International Ferro Metals said, "On behalf of the Company, I welcome John to the Board. He brings
with him considerable experience in the fields of business judgement, finance, and corporate governance."
No disclosure is necessary in respect of Mr Ballard as required by Listing Rule 9.6.
For further information please visit www.ifml.com or contact:
International Ferro Metals Limited
David Kovarsky, Chief Executive Officer
Mob: +27 82 650 1192
Brunswick Group
Carole Cable / Fiona Mulcahy
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7404 5959
About International Ferro Metals:
International Ferro Metals produces ferrochrome, the essential ingredient in stainless steel, from its integrated chromite
mine and ferrochrome processing operations in South Africa. International Ferro Metals is listed on the London Stock
Exchange under the symbol IFL.
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