Aureus Mining Inc. announced that Thinus Strydom has been appointed as General Manager Construction and Mine Operation. Thinus will be based in Liberia at the New Liberty site, where his primary responsibility will be the construction and then operation of the mine. Thinus is a qualified mining engineer (University of Johannesburg) and a certified mine manager. He joins Aureus with over 15 years of mining experience in the design, construction, development and operation of open-pit and underground mines throughout Africa.