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TUESDAY 13 APRIL 2010


ASX Release


New Chairman elected to OZ Minerals Board


OZ Minerals Board today unanimously voted to elect Neil Hamilton as the Chairman of the Board of OZ Minerals.

Neil joined the Board, along with Director Charles Lenegan, on 9 February 2010.

I am delighted to have taken on the role as Chairman of OZ Minerals. This is a company which is very well positioned in the resources sector at this time. The Companys flagship operation Prominent Hill is a high quality asset in copper, a high performing commodity. The Company has a clear vision and well considered strategy and I, along with the rest of the Board, look forward to supporting and guiding management in aggressive pursuit of its goals for superior returns.

OZ Minerals Managing Director and CEO Terry Burgess welcomed the new Chairman saying, We are delighted to have been able to attract Neil to lead the Board at this exciting new chapter in OZ Minerals life.

At the Board Meeting today both Barry Cusack and Peter Mansell retired as Directors with effect from the end of the meeting.

Neil Hamilton - Background
Neil is an experienced professional company director and chairman. He has more than 26 years in the legal profession and in business, with substantial experience in a number of industries, including investment/funds management, insurance, banking and resources. He is currently the Chairman of Mount Gibson Iron Limited, Miclyn Express Offshore Limited and a Director of Metcash Limited. He has in recent months announced his pending retirement in May 2010 as Chairman of Iress Market Technology Limited and Northern Iron Limited.

Neil is Chairman of OZ Minerals Nomination and Remuneration Committee.


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