SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Rimfire Pacific Mining Ltd (ASX: RIM) announced the appointment of Mr David Hutton as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of the Company, effective 15 June 2022.

As advised on 7 February 2022, David has been supporting the Company in a part-time executive role during a period of management transition.

David was originally appointed as a Non-Executive Director in October 2021. He is a geologist with over 30 years’ experience in both exploration and mining throughout Australia and overseas and has been involved with the discovery and / or delineation of numerous precious and base metal deposits.

David has spent 19 years working in a range of senior operational geological roles, followed by a further 11 years working as a Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director of ASX listed mineral exploration companies Breakaway Resources Limited and Mithril Resources Limited.

He also brings considerable experience in the development of corporate strategy, business networking and stakeholder engagement.

Rimfire Chairman, Ian McCubbing, commented that “the Board is very pleased to formalise David’s appointment. David has made a significant contribution to the Company since joining the Board back in October 2021 and has been pivotal in the seamless management transition for the technical team. We look forward to David’s continued leadership in progressing the Company’s operations.”