Leigh Creek Energy Limited has been reviewing the skills and experience required of its Board and has been considering both the short and long term future of the company. As a result, Mr. Zheng Xiaojiang has been appointed as a non-executive director. Mr. Zheng is a senior finance executive and brings wide experience in the finance sector in both Australia and China (his experience includes having been the senior official for The People's Bank of China in Australia and New Zealand).

Additionally, Mr. Phil Staveley's role will change from Chief Executive Officer to Managing Director. Staveley joined LCK in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer, moving to the role of Chief Executive Officer in September 2016. The change in structure with his move to Managing Director will enhance the operation of the company in the future, facilitating improved co-ordination between the management team and the Board.

Mr. Zheng Xiaojiang has also been appointed as a consultant for the company to conduct business in China on behalf of the company to introduce possible future investment into the company and to work with possible offtake partners for the company.