THUNDER BAY – Mining – North American Palladium Ltd. has announced that Phil du Toit is the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Company, effective March 25, 2013. 

“We are pleased to welcome Phil to the executive team and look forward to his leadership in furthering North American Palladium’s growth strategy,” said Robert Quinn, NAP’s Chairman.

North American Palladium announces new CEO

“Phil has an exceptional track record for successfully managing large capital projects and his expertise will be an asset to our expanding palladium operations”.

“On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank André Douchane for his contributions as interim CEO during the last several months,” added Quinn.

Mr. du Toit is an accomplished mining executive with a proven track record for executing on his management mandates throughout his career. Mr. du Toit brings significant project management expertise to the CEO role, developed during his 37 years of global experience in the mining industry which included senior roles for some of the world’s leading mining companies, and the successful development of multiple large capital projects.

Recently, Mr. du Toit served as Executive Vice President and Head of Mining Projects and Exploration for ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, where he was responsible for mining strategy, exploration, project and business development.

His experience also includes serving as interim CEO of Baffinland Iron Mines Corp., as well as having held various senior management positions for Vale, Diavik Diamond Mines (a subsidiary of Rio Tinto plc), Voest Alpine Inc., and Gencor Ltd. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

“I am very pleased that we were able to attract Phil as CEO,” added Mr. Douchane. “I look forward to working closely with him over the next several weeks to ensure a speedy and efficient transition.”