Peregrine appoints investor relations VP

Vancouver-based Peregrine Diamonds has appointed Mike Westerlund its vice-president of investor relations and corporate communications.

“2010 will be an important year for Peregrine as we continue to add value to the company by advancing our four diamond projects in Nunavut, including Chidliak, one of the most promising diamond projects in the world,” said Peregrine president Brooke Clements. “Mike Westerlund’s experience and expertise will complement our strong management team as we communicate our on-going advancements to the investment community.”

Westerlund previously served as director of corporate development for Polaris Minerals Corp. From 2003 to 2006, he was manager of investor relations at Ashton Mining of Canada Inc., a Canadian diamond explorer.

Westerlund holds an MBA from the University of British Columbia and a B.Sc. from Simon Fraser University.