Baja Mining Corp. announced that Dennis Bailey has been promoted to Vice President Construction and Development effective immediately. Mr. Bailey replaces Mike Shaw, who has resigned with immediate effect. Mr. Bailey takes over responsibility for engineering, construction, procurement and project management of the Boleo Project and its major contractors, including the construction schedule and budget. Mr. Bailey was formerly Project Manager, a role he took on upon joining Baja in December 2010. Prior to Baja, Mr. Bailey was Director of Engineering Services for Golden Colorado-based Golden Minerals company. Mr. Bailey will work closely with Chief Operating Officer Adam Wright and Vice President Operations Charles Hennessey. Jonathan Drance, a senior partner in Stikeman Elliott LLP's Vancouver office, appointed as a special advisor to the board to ensure the company's governance practices remain effective through this critical transition period.