The board of directors of Newton Resources Ltd. announced the following changes of the company. Ms. Yu Shuxian will retire as executive Director upon expiration of her employment term with effect from March 1, 2014 due to her desire to devote more time to her personal affairs. Mr. Li Changfa has been appointed as an executive director and the chief operating officer of the company with effect from March 1, 2014.

Mr. Li, aged 66, is currently the chairman of the board of directors and legal representative of Lincheng Xingye Mineral Resources Co. Ltd.