NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jason Hayes of the American Coal Council will give his perspective on President Obama's re-election and the future outlook of the coal industry in a special keynote presentation at the HiAlpha Mining Investment Conference, to be held at the JW Marriot Essex House in New York on November 28. Hayes will address the effects of the President's clean energy initiatives on the coal industry, and how the continuation of similar policies will affect related markets going forward.

"Coal stands as a critical commodity in today's economy," commented Ryan M. Brucato, Founder & Principal of RB Milestone Equities, "and the President's energy policies are of global significance to the financial world. We are pleased to present Mr. Hayes' expertise to our network of investors."

The HiAlpha Mining Investment Conference will host industry experts, up and coming exploration companies, and notable investors at the JW Marriot Essex House in New York on November 28.  Industry leaders will discuss topics such as "The Precious Metals Outlook for 2012 & Beyond," "Monetary Armageddon and its Impact on Gold & Commodities," "The Uranium Renaissance – Latest Developments, Outlook & Demand," and "How Global Investor Demand Drives and Supports the Mining of Precious Metals."

Presenting companies include Colt Resources Inc. (TSX-V:GTP, OTCQX:COLTF), Northern Freegold Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:NFR, OTCQX:NFRGF), Afri-Can Marine Minerals (TSX-V:AFA), Noront Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:NOT), Excalibur Resources Ltd. (CNSX:XBR, X9CN.F), Ur-Energy (TSX:URE, NYSE:URG), UEX Corporation (TSX:UEX, OTC.BB:UEXCF), Energy Fuels Resources Inc. (TSX:EFR), U308 Corp.  (TSX:UWE, OTCQX:UWEFF), Prophecy Coal Corp. (TSX:PCY, OTCQX:PRPCF, Frankfurt:1P2), Allana Potash (TSX:AAA), Virginia Energy Resources (TSX-V:VUI), China Carbon Graphite Inc. (OTC.BB:CHGI), and more.

To view the conference agenda and to register, visit:

http://www.hialphaevents.com/events/hialpha-mining-investment-conference/.

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