Directorate Change

30 Apr 2008 15:07

Hochschild Mining PLC30 April 2008 Hochschild Mining plc Directorate Change The Board of Hochschild Mining plc ("the Company") today announces changes inthe role and responsibilities of Alberto Beeck (Executive Director, Strategy andCorporate Development) to take effect from the date of the Company's AnnualGeneral Meeting ("AGM") on 9 May 2008. Alberto has indicated his intention to step down as an Executive Director at theAGM and, upon the passing of the resolution relating to his re-election, heshall assume a Non-Executive position on the Company's Board. Commenting on the change in his position, Alberto Beeck said "I am delighted tohave been a part of the management team at Hochschild. I now look forward tocontinuing to contribute in my role as a Non-Executive Director." Eduardo Hochschild, Executive Chairman, commented "I am grateful to Alberto forhis significant and valuable contribution to the Hochschild Group most notablyculminating in the successful IPO in November 2006. The Board will benefitgreatly from Alberto's continued presence as a Non-Executive Director as we lookto consolidate the platform for growth established in recent years." This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange