VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 15, 2015 / Electra Stone Ltd. ("Electra" or the "Company") (TSX-VENTURE: ELT) (FSE: 44E1.F) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Zhang as a Director of the Company.
Mr. Zhang has a master's degree in money and banking from Zhongnan University in Wuhan, China. He has worked in the financial and banking Sector in China for the last 20 years and is currently the manager of Metath investments a Shenzhen based investment Fund. Mr. Zhang manages all Canadian operations and represents the interests of Metath in Vancouver, BC.
John Costigan, President and Director of Electra comments, "We are very pleased to have Mr. Zhang join the Electra board, his knowledge and experience with international finance between North American and Asian markets is an essential component to the future development of our goals in the region."
About Electra Stone
Electra Stone Ltd. is a mining company specializing in the development of and exploration for Nephrite Jade and industrial minerals. The Company is in the process of mining the Apple Bay aluminum silicate quarry located on Vancouver Island near Port Hardy, British Columbia. Electra has also recently entered into Nephrite Jade exploration in British Columbia. Total sales and price of B.C. Nephrite Jade have reportedly increased significantly over the past several years according to private producers. Increased interest in Nephrite Jade in South-East Asian countries, specifically China is the primary reason for the rise in demand.
For further information or interests on BC Jade or Electra Stone please contact Tyler Lowes at tyler@electrastone.com or call 604-681-1568.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
"John Costigan"
President and Director
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SOURCE: Electra Stone Ltd.