TORONTO, March 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Silver Dragon Resources Inc. (OTCBB:SDRG) is pleased to announce that Donald J. Robinson, Ph.D. has joined the Company's Board of Directors. Dr. Robinson is a well-respected geologist and current President of Eastmain Resources Inc. (TSX:ER).
Donald J. Robinson, has been President and director of Eastmain Resources (TSX:ER) since 1994. Dr. Robinson formerly operated a private consulting firm, Robinson Exploration Services Limited ("RESL"), which specialized in the exploration of base and precious metals within Canada, the United States and Australia. For two years he managed the exploration of a gold-rich VMS discovery at Lewis Ponds, Australia for Tri Origin Exploration Ltd. Prior to forming RESL, Dr. Robinson initiated an integrated base and precious metal program, on behalf of Westmin Resources Ltd., which led to the discovery of the Eau Claire gold deposit at Clearwater. Dr. Robinson earned a Ph.D. degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1982. His thesis, based on the Redstone nickel-copper deposit located near Timmins, Ontario, was sponsored by BHP Minerals Canada Ltd. (formerly Utah Mines Ltd.).
"Becoming a member of the Board of Directors of Silver Dragon is an exciting opportunity. I have worked in other regions around the world and look forward to the opportunity to assist Silver Dragon with its acquisition plans," said Dr. Robinson.
"We are excited about Don's appointment to the Board of Silver Dragon. He brings an extremely well rounded background with over 25 years of experience in the mining industry. Don will be an invaluable member of the Silver Dragon team as we continue to pursue our objectives of acquiring and developing a portfolio of highly-leveraged silver assets around the world," stated Marc Hazout, President and CEO.
Silver Dragon is a mining and metal company focused on acquiring and developing a portfolio of silver properties in proven silver districts globally. Silver Dragon's objective is to acquire silver mining assets that contain promising exploration targets, have highly-leveraged, out-of-the-money silver deposits, and producing properties with significant untapped exploration potential.
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