MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/19/10 -- Mineral Deposits Limited (TSX: MDM)(ASX: MDL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Adam Smits to the full-time position of Project Manager of its Grande Cote Mineral Sands Project in Senegal. As such, Mr Smits has full control of the development of the project and, in particular, the construction phase when commenced.