Happy Creek Minerals Ltd. announced that Walter Segsworth was appointed as chair of the board of directors of the company. Walter Segsworth has over 40 years of experience in mining throughout Canada and overseas and has served as a senior officer of several mining companies including Westmin Resources, where he was President and CEO, and Homestake Mining Company, where he was President and COO. Mr. Segsworth is currently lead independent director of Pan American Silver and a director of Sabina Gold &Silver Corporation.