Black Range Minerals Limited (ASX:BLR) Appoints Mr. Benjamin Vallerine as Director

Perth, Oct 20, 2011 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Black Range Minerals Limited (ASX:BLR) is pleased to announce that Mr. Benjamin Vallerine has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Vallerine has been residing in the USA where he has been leading the Company's exploration and development activities for the past 4 years. During this period he has developed an in depth understanding of the Company's operations.

He will continue to reside in the USA and will assume the role of Executive Director.

Mr Vallerine has more than 10 years experience in the mining industry. He graduated from the University of Tasmania with an honours degree in geology. He has been involved in numerous resource projects, targeting a variety of commodities, predominantly in Australia, Canada and the USA. He has worked for both junior and major mining companies, including Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (NYSE:HMY) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO).

The Company is very pleased to welcome Mr. Vallerine to the Board.

Contact

Alan Scott Chairman Ph: +61-8-9481-4920 Email: info@blackrangeminerals.com http://www.blackrangeminerals.com