AMI.L Regulatory News (AMI)

21 Jul 2005 14:46

Sierra Leone Diamond Company Ld21 July 2005 For immediate release 21 July 2005 Sierra Leone Diamond Company Limited ("SLDC" or the "Company") Board Appointment Sierra Leone Diamond Company (AIM : SLD), the diamond exploration company withlicence interests wholly focussed in the country of Sierra Leone, is pleased toannounce the appointment of Francesco Scolaro LLB (Aged: 41) as a Non-ExecutiveDirector of the Company. Mr Scolaro qualified as a barrister in 1988 and has pursued a career as anactive investor in publicly quoted companies in the resource, leisure andproperty sectors. Commenting on the appointment, SLDC's CEO Mr David Gadd-Claxton, said: "Francesco brings to SLDC both legal, executive management and fund raisingexperience which will be invaluable over the next few years as SLDC executes itsexploration and development strategy". "A further non-executive director position remains outstanding and the Companyis in the process of recruiting a suitable candidate." For further information, please contact: Sierra Leone Diamond Company Limited 01442 257246David Gadd-Claxton, Chief Executive OfficerMartin Dunham, Chief Financial Officer Buchanan Communications 020 7466 5000Bobby MorseBen Willey Under the AIM Rules, the directorships and partnerships held by Mr Scolaro inthe past five years are as follows: Funteam Leisure LimitedMontecristo Investments Limited There are no further disclosures to be made according to Schedule 2 (paragraphf) of the AIM Rules. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange