MONTREAL, Aug. 2, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- East Delta Resources Corp. (OTCBB:EDLT) (Frankfurt:EJK) is proud to announce today the appointment of Mr. David Bikerman, as President of the Company. He was also named to the Board of Directors. This appointment emphasizes the Company's management re-organization intended to bring strong and very experienced mining personnel to senior levels at the Company and furthers the intent to execute EDLT's aggressive business objectives.
Victor Sun, Chairman stated: "We are thrilled with the appointment and acceptance of the Presidency by David Bikerman. His wide experience in mining and first-hand knowledge in China are what we need to realize our business goals, in a timely and effective manner."
David Bikerman is a mining engineer trained in all aspects of mining enterprises from exploration through operation in the boardroom. Mr. Bikerman has significant experience in China as President and CEO of Sino Silver Corp., a mining exploration and development company on mainland China. He has consulted to the mining industry in financial modeling; exploration and geologic model preparation; geo-statistical and reserve analyses; environmental plans; project feasibility, design and management.
David Bikerman has built gold mines worldwide, including ten years of experience in Central America where he guided technical analysis, project design, engineering and overseeing the construction of many gold mining projects. Previous experience also includes Behre Dolbear & Co., the United Nations Development Project (UNDP) in New York as a consultant, Consolidation Coal Company, and the Mathies Mine in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania.
Mr. Bikerman holds three degrees in mining engineering. He earned the degrees of Engineer of Mines (1995) and Master of Science in mining engineering (1985) from the Henry Krumb School of Mines at Columbia University in New York, as well as a Bachelors of Science in mining engineering (1981) from the University of Pittsburgh.
The Company
East Delta Resources Corp. is a publicly traded Delaware corporation, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. EDLT's primary activity is in gold mine development and production. EDLT also participates in other mineral exploration and mining, specifically, silver, nickel, zinc and lead. The geographic focus of the Company is China. With over (USD) $1.5 million available to it for activities in China, majority interest in several highly-prospective properties, experienced personnel, and an extensive network of contacts in China, the Company is focused on implementing its business plans and objectives.
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