Discovery Minerals Ltd. announced that the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Michael Silver as Chairman. The Board approved the appointment of Mr. Silver as part of its long-term commitment to the mining projects currently underway. Mr. Silver has held board positions in publicly-listed companies for over 30 years.

These positions included both executive and non-executive roles in a number of Australian and British companies including Murchison Central Mines Ltd, Quest Mining and Exploration Ltd., Southern Goldfields Ltd., Nickel Rim Mines Ltd., and Drillsearch Energy Ltd. amongst many others.