General Moly, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors has approved the request of Patrick M. James, the Chairman of the Board of the company, that he be granted a leave of absence from the Board for a period of time not to exceed six months. Mr. James requested the leave of absence for personal reasons. The leave of absence was granted effective February 6, 2015.

The Board concurrently appointed Ricardo M. Campoy as Lead Director to assume the duties of Chairman of the Board during Mr. James' absence.