Anglo Asian Mining appoints Gordon Lewis as CEO

Over the course of his career, Mr Lewis has worked as a senior mining executive on a significant number of projects in emerging market locations. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer and an executive director of Alexander Mining PLC and is based in Argentina.

He will become a non-executive director of Alexander Mining once joining Anglo Asian as Chief Executive. Previously, he had responsibility for Avocet Mining PLC's assets in Indonesia, which included taking the North Lanut gold mine from in-fill drilling through to production. In addition, he has gained experience with responsibility for the start up of Malaysia's largest gold mine for Avocet Gold Limited and with the management of various mining operations for RTZ.

Mr Lewis is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and holds a First Class Mine Manager's Certificate, South Australia.

Mr Mascall, the Chairman of Anglo Asian, commented "We are delighted that Gordon is joining the Board as Chief Executive. His skills will be a major asset to the Company and his appointment is further success in Anglo Asian's continuing strategy of recruiting mining experience to the Board. We look forward to welcoming Gordon in July."

Anglo Asian Mining PLC is a mining development company with 8 copper and gold development properties in 3 separate mining areas of Azerbaijan.

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