Cardero Resource Corp. announced the appointment of Angus Christie as chief operating officer of the company effective June 1, 2012. Mr. Christie is a highly respected senior executive with over 25 years international experience in coal mining operations, resource and reserve management, mine development and exploration and strategic planning. In his career, Angus has been involved in several projects from exploration and feasibility through to mine commissioning. As the chief operating officer of the company, Angus's immediate responsibilities will be to work with senior management and regional stakeholders to advance the company's Carbon Creek Project from the Preliminary Economic Assessment stage through to the completion of a feasibility study with the objective of submitting a Mine Permit Application in 2013. His previous experience with multi-seam, metallurgical coal deposits will be of significant benefit at Carbon Creek where the Company anticipates mining and blending several seams to ensure product optimization. Mr. Christie most recently employed as Manager Strategy and Resources for Anglo Coal (Peace River Coal). In this capacity, Angus was part of the senior management committee responsible for the exploration program management, coal resource and reserve management, project management, growth strategy and joint venture project management.