Energy Resources of Australia Ltd. announced that it has appointed Mr. James May as Chief Financial Officer, effective from 1 June 2014. Mr. May will replace Mr. Steeve Thibeault who, as previously announced, has resigned as Chief Financial Officer and joint Company Secretary in order to take up another role within the Rio Tinto Group. Mr. Thibeault will work with Mr. May to ensure a timely and smooth transition.

Mr. May brings financial, accounting and business development experience to ERA. He is currently a manager in the Rio Tinto Business Development team and prior to that has worked in various financial and corporate roles in Rio Tinto's London and Melbourne offices.