International Ferro Metals (IFM) aims to be one of the world’s low cost ferrochrome producers through the use of latest mining technology and integrated mine and processing plants.

London, 16 November 2007 - International Ferro Metals Limited (LSE: IFL), the integrated ferrochrome producer, wishes to advise that Mr Ronald Barnard has been appointed a Director of the Company.

Mr Barnard, a metallurgical engineer with a Masters Degree in Business Leadership, joined IFMSA in January 2003 from ASA Metals’ Dilokong Chrome Mine. He was responsible for the commissioning of their ferrochrome smelter and for increasing productivity at their mine. He has over 20 years of ferrochrome experience including working at Consolidated Metallurgical Industries and Samancor smelters. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

Mr Barnard owns 3, 33,334 shares, 3, 33,333 unlisted options and 4, 50,000 phantom options in IFL.

For more information please visit the Company’s website, www.ifml.com or contact:

International Ferro Metals Limited
Stephen Turner, Managing Director
Mob: +61 (0)418 440 844

Brunswick Group
Carole Cable / Alexandra Tweed
Tel: +44 (0)20 7404 5959

About International Ferro Metals:
IFL is a ferrochrome producer that has recently commenced shipments from its integrated chromite mine and ferrochrome processing operations in South Africa for use in the global stainless steel industry.

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