EastCoal Inc. Adds Another Non-Executive Director to the Board
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/24/12 -- EastCoal Inc. (TSX VENTURE: ECX) (the "Company" or "EastCoal") is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank Moxon as a non-executive director.
Frank Moxon is an experienced corporate financier specializing in natural resources. He was previously head of corporate finance and head of natural resources at Wiliams de Broe at the time it was acquired by Evolution Securities. He was, until August 2012, senior independent non-executive Director of Cove Energy plc (AIM quoted) and holds a number of non-executive directorships, including Silvermere Energy plc (AIM-quoted), Whetstone Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V quoted) and Imperial Minerals plc (Plus quoted). He is a fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
The Chairman of EastCoal, Mr. John Byrne, commented:
"We are very pleased to have Frank join our board, as he brings a wealth of experience in the UK markets and help us balance our board between executive and non-executive directors."
By Order of the Board,
John Byrne, Chairman
About EastCoal Inc.
EastCoal Inc. is currently producing coking coal from its 100% owned Menzhinsky mine and developing its 100% owned Verticalnaya anthracite mine.
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Contacts:
EastCoal Inc.
Abraham Jonker
President
(604) 681-8069
EastCoal Inc.
George Lawton
CFO
(604) 681-8069
(604) 685-4675 (FAX)
www.eastcoal.ca
