NEW YORK,
July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Diamond
Discoveries International Corp. (OTCQB: DMDD), a U.S. company
focusing on chromium, platinum group elements(PGE) and gold
exploration on it's 100% owned Caribou Property in Thetford Mines, Quebec is pleased to announce
the appointment of Bertrand Brassard
as President and member of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Brassard has been the Senior Consulting
Geologist to the Diamond Discoveries since 2008 when the Company
acquired the Caribou chrome and PGE property in Thetford Mines, Quebec .Mr. Brassard is a
geologist with more than 25 years of experience in the exploration
sector from grass roots to advanced projects. He served as Vice
President of Exploration and Director at Nevado Venture Capital
Corp. from December 31,2009 to
June 30,2011 .He has been a Senior
Managing Geologist for numerous companies including Canadian
Royalties Inc., Niogold Mining Corporation and Resources Allican
Inc. He is the Senior Consultant and Principal of Bertrand Brassard
Geoconseil Inc. Mr Brassard holds a B.Sc. degree in geology and a
M.Sc. degree in Economic Geology from the University of
Quebec at Montreal.
"I am quite delighted to have been appointed
President, with the mandate of managing the Caribou project for the
next phase of exploration " said Mr. Brassard . "We can look
forward to making significant progress over the forthcoming months
relating to our exploration plans. Thetford Mines was North America's first Chromium producing
region and we intend to revive and possibly increase its mineral
potential."
"I believe Bertrand
Brassard will be an invaluable leader for the Company's
management team" said Antonio
Sciacca, CEO of DMDD. " He has experience in all facets of
the mining industry and has been involved in geological related
activities for both the private and public sectors in the
Thetford Mines area for the past
25 years".
Diamond Discoveries International Corp. is a
U.S. exploration company with executive offices in New York, NY and Burlington, Ontario. Since inception it has
been focused on diamonds, chromium, PGE (platinum, palladium and
rhodium) and gold. In June of 2008 the company received a NI 43-101
technical report on its 100% owned Caribou Property, Thetford Mines, Quebec.
For further information on Diamond Discoveries
International Corp.,visit http://www.diamonddiscoveries.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains discussion of items
that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning
of securities laws that involves risks and uncertainties. Although
the company believes the expectations reflected in such
forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it
can give no assurances that its expectations will be achieved.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
expectations include the effects of general economic conditions,
actions by government authorities, uncertainties associated with
contract negotiations, additional financing requirements, market
acceptance of the Company's products and competitive pressures.
These factors and others are more fully discussed in company
filings with U.S. securities regulatory authorities.
Contact Information:
Diamond Discoveries International Corp.
Martin R. De Bono
VP of Corporate Development/Investor Relations
289-288-5300
mdebono@diamonddiscoveries.net
SOURCE Diamond Discoveries International Corp.