Barksdale Capital Corp. announced the appointment of Darren Blasutti as a director and Chairman of company. In addition to Mr. Blasutti's appointment, Rick Trotman, Barksdale's President and CEO, has joined the board as an executive director. Mr. Blasutti has a track record of success in building, leading, and creating valuable companies within the mining sector, such as Americas Silver Corp, where he serves as President and CEO as well as Barrick Gold Corp, where he served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development between 1998 and 2011. In order to accommodate both Mr. Blasutti and Mr. Trotman's appointments, Richard Silas has agreed to step down from the Board but will continue to serve in his role as corporate secretary. Barksdale thanks Mr. Silas for his commitment to the company.