Galaxy Resources Limited announced that Mr. Alan Fitzpatrick has been appointed as an Independent, Non-Executive Director to the Board of Directors of the company. Mr. Jian-Nan Zhang has retired on the appointment of Mr. Fitzpatrick. Prior to joining Galaxy, Mr. Fitzpatrick held numerous senior positions with leading engineering and mining companies such as Bechtel, BHP, Gold Fields and Newmont Mining Corporation. His experience includes the role of Director Global Projects Engineering and Construction for Newmont, Project Director.