CALGARY, Alberta, April 26, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Braz Diamond Mining Inc, (Pink Sheets:BZDJ) a junior diamond exploration and mining company, announced today the creation of the company's first advisory board. The purpose of the board will be to provide expertise to the company's CEO and President which would otherwise be unavailable to a junior diamond exploration and mining company.
In addition, Christopher A. Hemstock, CEO and President announced today that renowned, Russian-born geologist Dr. Felix Kaminsky, Ph.D., Sc.D., P. Geol as the first appointee to the new Advisory Board.
Dr. Kaminsky will be providing guidance to Braz's exploration program as well as being responsible for ensuring standards and compliance are met with the Company's geotechnical reporting.
"Having someone of the stature of Dr. Kaminsky join our advisory board demonstrates the unique opportunity we have at Braz Diamond Mining," said Hemstock. "We look forward to utilizing Dr. Kaminsky's expertise and making his input an integral part of what we do here as we continue to focus on moving Braz forward."
Dr. Kaminsky is a practicing professional geologist specializing in diamond exploration with over 42 years of industry experience. A graduate of Moscow State University with a M.Sc. in Geology, of the Moscow Oil Institute with a M.Sc. in Geophysics, of the Institute of Ore Deposits, Moscow with Ph.D. in Geology and Mineralogy, of the Institute of Mineral Resources, Moscow with a Sc.D. in Petrology and Mineralogy. He is a registered Member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia and a Fellow of the Geological Association of Canada.
Braz Diamond Mining, Inc., a junior diamond, exploration and mining company, together with its subsidiary, Braz Mining do Brasil, Ltda. holds ownership interest in various mineral properties in the country of Brazil, including a favorable diamond exploration project in the state of Piaui. Exploration and development work to date has confirmed the existence of high-grade alluvial diamond deposits and the existence of several kimberlites. The Company plans to implement a detailed geotechnical program to identify the sources and productivity of the alluvial deposits. For more information, please visit our website www.brazdiamond.com.