Adriana Resources Inc announced the appointment of Mr Allen J Palmiere to its board of directors.

Mr Palmiere, who was recently appointed president and CEO of Adriana, brings over 35 years of extensive experience in senior executive and leadership roles in the mining industry. Prior to joining Adriana, Mr. Palmiere held the positions of Chairman and also President and CEO of HudBay Minerals Inc. He also previously served as Treasurer of Northgate Exploration Ltd, CEO & CFO of Breakwater Resources Ltd, CFO of Zemex Corporation and Executive Chairman of Barplats Investments Limited.

Mr Michael Beley chairman of the Board of Adriana Resources said that "I would like to welcome Allen Palmiere as a director and look forward to his involvement at the board level.”

Mr Beley added that "I wish to acknowledge the valued contribution that our outgoing director Wilf Struck has made to the Company. Mr Struck, P Eng who joined the Company as a director in March 2004, played a key role in the advancement of our projects with his extensive experience as a Geotechnical Engineer and industry professional. Adriana is pleased that Mr Struck will remain on as an Advisor for the Company.”