MZI Resources (ASX:MZI) has appointed Michael Ferraro as its chief operating officer as it transitions to production in Q4 2015 from its Keysbrook Mineral Sands Project in Western Australia.

Ferraro has over 30 years’ industry experience managing complex metallurgical businesses, mineral sands operations and related activities.

He has an extensive mining and mineral processing background, and has a proven performance record in senior roles encompassing marketing, commercial arrangements, strategic and operational planning, occupational health and safety and environmental management.

Ferraro was mostly recently the managing director of Doral Pty Ltd, a position he held from 2010 until late 2014.

He has also held senior roles with SIMCOA (silicon metal producer) and General Manager of Doral’s mineral sands business.

Source: www.proactiveinvestors.com.au