Norsemont Mining Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Adrian King to the Board of Directors. Mr. King is a seasoned mining executive who joined Teck Resources Limited more than thirty-five years ago. His global experience in exploration and exploration management included extended assignments in London, Brussels, Santiago, Spokane and Vancouver where he now resides. Adrian has held a number of positions with Teck including managing the Chilean and Argentinian exploration offices; Chief Geologist at Red Dog where he was involved in the drill definition of the Anarraaq deposit and the first holes drilled into the giant Aktigiruq zinc system.