Edenville Energy Plc announced the appointment of Mr. Nicholas (Nick) von Schirnding to the Company's Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Nick has over 25 years' experience in mining and natural resources, including strategic development, M&A, restructuring, driving operational change and the UK regulatory framework. Nick is Executive Chairman of Arc Minerals plc, a London listed mining group with interests in Africa. Nick is also Chairman of Fodere Group, a private company that has developed environmentally sustainable technology to extract high value minerals from ore. In addition, Nick is a Non-Executive Director of Jangada Mines plc, which is also listed in London. Previously Nick was CEO of Asia Resource Minerals plc (formerly Bumi plc), a FTSE listed mining company and was instrumental in successfully restructuring their 25mtpa open pit coal mining operations. Nick was also deputy chairman of Berau Coal, Indonesia's fourth largest listed coal company. Prior to this Nick held senior roles at both Anglo American plc and De Beers. Nick has worked and lived in both developed and emerging markets including the UK, India, SE Asia, Africa and South America. Nick will be joining the Company's Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee with immediate effect. As previously anticipated, the Company also announces that Rufus Short has resigned as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with immediate effect.