Pluton Resources Limited (ASX:PLV) Appoints Russell Williams As A New Director

Melbourne, May 19, 2010 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Pluton Resources Limited (ASX:PLV) is pleased to announce that Russell Williams has joined its Board of Directors. Trained as a mechanical engineer at the University of Manchester, Russell spent 30 years with Alcoa Inc (ASX:AAI) the world's largest integrated producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina, initially working in refining in a wide range of roles from power generation, engineering, maintenance and human resources.

He then became involved in bauxite production ranging from exploration through to project development and operations. He managed the West Australian bauxite mining operations, then had oversight of all of Alcoa's global mining activity in Brasil, Jamaica and Suriname, and during this period was responsible for the initial development of the Juruti bauxite mine in Brasil which was recently commissioned.

In his final years with Alcoa, Mr. Williams was based in Pittsburgh and was responsible for all activity at the Alcoa JV in Guinea, Company Bauxite de Guinee (CBG), the third largest export bauxite producer in the world. On his return to Australia he spent the majority of his time working on Alcoa projects in China and other Asian countries.

The Directors welcome the experience that Russell brings to the company as it continues its exploration activity at Irvine Island, WA, and in Tasmania.

Contact

Mr. Tony Schoer Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mob: +61-0411-232-711 Email: tschoer@plutonresources.com