CanAm Coal Corp. announced organizational changes to further streamline its operations and drive cost savings. Effective September 1, 2014, the company will relocate its head office from Calgary, Alberta to Birmingham, Alabama.

In conjunction with the relocation, Robert (Bob) Lewis will assume the title of president & chief operating officer of the company. Bob is co-founder and President of CanAm's subsidiary, Birmingham Coal & Coke, and has more than 30 years of operating experience in the Southern Appalachian coal belt. As President & COO, Bob will be directly responsible for all operational aspects of the business.

In addition to his role of chief executive officer, Jos De Smedt will assume the chief financial officer role, replacing Scott Bolton. Jos will be directly responsible for all governance, strategy, finance, regulatory and investor relations aspects of the business. Jos will maintain his primary residence in Calgary.

Scott Bolton is leaving the company in order to pursue other business interests but will continue as an advisor to the company and also as a director of CanAm. Scott was elected to the board at the July 25th AGM.