Queensland Mining Corporation Limited (ASX:QMN) Appoints Richard Swann As General Manager

Sydney, Australia (ABN Newswire) - Queensland Mining Corporation Limited (ASX:QMN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Swann as General Manager Operations.

Richard holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) degree from the University of Queensland and an MBA from Deakin University. He is a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has served on the executive committees of the NSW Minerals Council and the NT Minerals Council.

Richard Swann has been employed in the mining and resources industry for over 30 years and has extensive and varied experience in the management of mining and operations across many metals.

Richard has held a number of senior executive positions in a number of public companies and is experienced in all aspects of the management, operational and technical roles of mining companies.

Richard has particular expertise overseeing feasibility studies and in project development being responsible for establishing a gold mine for Peak Hill Resources in WA, a gold and copper mine for Northparkes Mines in NSW and international mining experience in gold and copper mines in Minera Alumbrera, Argentina and Papua New Guinea as well as nickel cobalt and copper feasibility studies and operations in Australia and New Caladonia.

Mr. Howard Renshaw, Managing Director of Queensland Mining Corporation Limited said: 'We are delighted that Richard Swann is joining our enhanced senior executive team. Richard's extensive knowledge and expertise of the mining industry will be invaluable as the company focuses on developing the White Range copper project and its gold projects'.

About Queensland Mining Corporation:

Queensland Mining Corporation Ltd ('QMC') (ASX:QMN) is focused on the exploration and development of its suite of copper and gold projects in the Cloncurry region of northwest Queensland.

QMC is confident that early cash flow can be achieved from its Flamingo Copper Project and the Mount Freda / Gilded Rose Gold Projects. In conjunction with this development, high impact exploration is being undertaken for large IOCG style deposits (e.g. Ernest Henry and Olympic Dam) on the company’s Morris Creek and Jessievale properties.

The Cloncurry south project area includes the White Range Project has provided QMC with a large JORC compliant resource, that will provide the basis for a long life mining operation in the Cloncurry region. This purchase offers synergies with the existing QMC mining lease and exploration portfolio and ensures that the company will achieve its goal of being a major mining entity within the short to medium term.

Source:

Queensland Mining Corporation

Contact:

Howard V. Renshaw
Managing Director
Queensland Mining Corporation Limited
http://www.qmcl.com.au