The board of directors of Lingbao Gold Co., Ltd. announced the appointment of Mr. Yang Dongsheng as an independent non-executive Director, chairman of the audit committee, a member of the nomination committee and a member of the remuneration committee of the company with effect from 30 January 2014. He is currently a partner of BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP and a chief of Henan branch. Mr. Yang will hold office until the forthcoming annual general meeting of the company at which he will be eligible for re-election.