PMI advises appointment of Corporate Secretary in Australia

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VANCOUVER, Jan. 19, 2012 /CNW/ - PMI Gold Corporation (TSX.V: PMV) (ASX: PVM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Hobson as joint corporate secretary of the Company. Mr. Hobson is based in Perth, Western Australia and his appointment will complement the services already provided by our corporate secretary, Marion McGrath, in meeting PMI's corporate regulatory obligations primarily within Australia.

Ian Hobson is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and Chartered Secretary who provides company secretarial services to ASX listed companies. Ian has had over 25 years' experience in Australia, Canada and the UK in the areas of company secretarial requirements, corporate governance, financial control, due diligence, prospectuses and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr Hobson's appointment is effective as at the date of this announcement.

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