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Appointment of Chairman
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Cape Town, South Africa, January 22, 2008: Diamond Fields International
Ltd. (DFI:TSX) ("DFI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that
Edward Wayne Malouf has been appointed Chairman of the Board, effective
January 17, 2008. The election follows Mr. Malouf's appointment as
interim President and CEO of the Company in December.
Mr. Malouf received his B.A. and J.D. from St. Mary's University of San
Antonio, Texas and his M.A. from the University of Chicago. In private
practice for several years, Mr. Malouf has represented a number of
mining companies. In 2002 he became chief executive officer of Sierra
Rutile Limited, a subsidiary of Titanium Resources Group ("TRG"), a
London AIM listed company (TRX), and one of the world's largest
producer's of natural rutile. In that capacity and later as
Vice-Chairman of TRG, Mr. Malouf played a pivotal role in the
successful restart of TRG's rutile and bauxite mining operations in
Sierra Leone.
DIAMOND FIELDS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
"Ian Ransome"
Ian Ransome, Chief Operating Officer
For further information, contact Ian Ransome at +27 21 425 1990
Website: www.diamondfields.com
Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements in this release that are forward-looking statements are
subject to various risks and uncertainties concerning the specific
factors identified in Diamond Fields' periodic filings with Canadian
Securities Regulators. Such forward-looking information represents
management's best judgment based on information currently available. No
forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results
may vary materially. Diamond Fields does not assume the obligation to
update any forward-looking statement.
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Copyright (c) 2008 DIAMOND FIELDS INTERNATIONAL LTD. (DFI) All rights
reserved. For more information visit our website at
http://www.diamondfields.com/ or send mailto:enquire@diamondfields.com
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