War Eagle Mining Company Inc. announced that Malcolm P. Burke was elected as a new independent Director to the Board. Mr. Burke is the founder and CEO of Primary Ventures Corporation. His proven ability to raise capital coupled with his wealth of business and financial experience will be a valuable asset to the Company.

Mr. Burke has served as a director and executive committee member to a number of international private as well as public companies listed on the TSX, NASDAQ, and American Stock Exchange.