Centaurus Metals Limited announced that it has appointed experienced senior finance executive, Mr. John Westdorp, as Chief Financial Officer, further strengthening its senior management team as it progresses towards financing and development of its Jambreiro Iron Ore Project in Brazil. Mr. Westdorp, who commences with the company on 3 December 2012, has significant corporate and operational experience within the resources industry, including six years as the Chief Financial Officer of ASX-200 iron ore company Murchison Metals Ltd, three years as General Manager ­ Finance for Burrup Fertilisers, two years as Finance Manager for gold producer Normandy Mining Ltd, and 11 years in various senior roles with the North Limited group and Robe River Iron Associates. Mr. Geoff James will remain with Centaurus in the dedicated role of Company Secretary, with the decision to separate the roles of Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary reflecting the rapidly increasing work-load in the areas of financial and corporate management as Centaurus progresses towards production.