Callinex Mines Inc. announced that it has appointed John J.(JJ) O'Donnell as the company's Vice President of Exploration. Mr. O'Donnell has over 30 years of experience in exploration for base and precious metals rich volcanogenic massive sulphide ("VMS") deposits within North America. Mr. O'Donnell will lead the company's technical team and planned ramp-up of exploration activities in the Bathurst and Flin Flon mining districts. Prior to joining Callinex, Mr. O'Donnell served as VP of Exploration for Selwyn Chihong Mining Ltd. where he was instrumental in the exploration and development of the Howards Pass Deposit. Prior to Mr. O'Donnell's role as Vice President of Exploration for Selwyn Chihong Mining, he served as the CEO of Callinex from 2010 to 2013 and was instrumental in the acquisition of part of the Pine Bay Project.