September 1, 2009
[TSX: TVI]
TVI PACIFIC ANNOUNCES ADDITION TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
TVI Pacific Inc. ("TVI" or the "Company") today welcomed Rhonda M. Bennetto to the Company as Executive Director, Investor Communications.
"In line with our commitment to increase shareholder value, we are pleased Rhonda has joined our team" said Cliff James, TVI's President and CEO. "We are confident that her qualifications and expertise within the investment community will strengthen and create greater understanding of TVI?s growth strategy. With her proven communication skills and industry knowledge, Ms. Bennetto will be a trusted resource for our shareholders."
Rhonda has held senior roles with a variety of publically traded, energy and mining sector companies, and brings a wealth of experience in investor relations and stakeholder communications to TVI. She currently serves as the President of the Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute ("CIRI"), is a Director on the National Board of CIRI, and is a recognized leader and educator on Best Practices, Disclosure and Regulatory Compliance. Ms. Bennetto will assume responsibility for the strategic direction and leadership for all stakeholder relations for TVI Pacific Inc.
"I intend to enhance communication and interaction with the investment community and develop and diversify TVI's investment audience" stated Ms. Bennetto. "Companies who keep their stakeholders educated and informed are more likely to find their business fairly valued. I am very pleased to be part of a senior leadership team that is recognized as an industry leader in Social, Environmental and Secure mining practices."
About TVI Pacific Inc. (TSX: TVI)
TVI Pacific Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian mining company focused on exploring for, developing and producing precious and base metals within district scale systems in the Philippines. The Company's interest in the Canatuan Mine and its other Philippine assets are held through its affiliate, TVI Resource Development (Phils.) Inc.
Further Information: Investor Relations - 403-265-4356 or tvi-info@tvipacific.com
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