Lonrho Mining Limited announced that former Rio Tinto Diamonds Managing Director, Gordon Gilchrist, has joined the company as Non-Executive Chairman. The appointment of Mr. Gilchrist comes as Lonrho Mining embarks on the exciting kimberlite exploration phase at its Lulo Diamond Concession in Angola. Mr. Gilchrist brings to Lonrho Mining an enormous wealth of experience in the global diamond industry. In 1993, Mr. Gilchrist was appointed Managing Director of Argyle Diamond Mines in Western Australia, a position he held until 2002. Mr. Gilchrist's appointment is part of a revamp of the Lonrho Mining Board which will also see Chairman David Lenigas and Non-Executive Director Geoffrey White retire from their respective positions, effective March 27, 2012.