Australian Pacific Coal Limited advised of the appointment of Nick Johansen and Jeff Beatty as Non-Executive Directors of the Company, with immediate effect. Mr. Johansen is a solicitor with extensive mining experience, ranging from junior exploration to production, across a range of commodities. Nick has expertise in transactions, resources regulation, native title and environmental law.

Nick completed his Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice at Australian National University. In addition, he holds a BA in economics from the University of Adelaide. Mr. Beatty is a mining professional with extensive experience in both coal and metalliferous, open cut and underground mining operations, including mine development and exploration and civil construction activities in Australia and in international environments.

Jeff holds qualifications in mine management, occupational health and safety and business management and has previously held executive management roles at Carabella Resources, Vale Global Coal and AMCI Australia. Mr. Beatty is also currently Manager - Planning & Approvals with Tetra Resources Pty Ltd, who is a joint venture participant in the Dartbrook Project. Mr. Beatty holds a 10% interest in the Tetra Resources Dartbrook Joint Venture entity.