Alderon Iron Ore Appoints Two Hebei Directors to Board

Alderon Iron Ore (TSX:ADV,NYSE MKT:AXX) has appointed Liu Jian, chairman and general manager of Hebei Iron and Steel Group and Wang Jinhui, president of HBIS International Holding to its board of directors.

As quoted in the press release:

Mr. Liu has over 24 years of experience in the steel industry and has held positions in operations and project management, as well as in foreign joint venture cooperation. Prior to joining Hebei, Mr. Liu was the Vice President and Director of Tangsteel Group Co., Ltd. Mr. Liu holds a Master’s Degree in Industrial Electrical Automation and won second prize for a China National Metallurgical Science and Technology Award.

Mr. Wang brings with him vast experience in engineering, project management, import and export trading and investment management. Prior to joining Hebei, Mr. Wang worked for Hanbaosteel in the Purchase and Sales Department. Mr. Wang is an Engineer with a PhD in Mechanical Design and will be based in Alderon’s Vancouver office.

Alderon executive chairman, Mark Morabito, said:

We’re very pleased to have such experienced Hebei representatives join our Board. These new appointments continue to solidify our great working relationship and Hebei’s continued support of both Alderon and the Kami Project.

Click here to read the Alderon Iron Ore (TSX:ADV,NYSE,MKT:AXX) press release