Vancouver, BC, December 8, 2014 -- Roughrider Exploration Limited (TSX-V: REL) ("Roughrider") is pleased to announce that Roughrider's board of directors appointed Mark Morabito, who previously served as a strategic advisor to Roughrider, as an additional member of Roughrider's board of directors. Roughrider's board now consists of Dale Wallster, Chairman, Scott Gibson, CEO, Jay Sujir, Wayne Hewgill, Alex Heath and Mr. Morabito.
With over 15 years' of public markets experience, Mark Morabito has built an extensive track-record of significant capital-raises and successful corporate transactions within the mining industry. With total capital raises and commitments to date in excess of $900M, Mr. Morabito has established himself as one of the most respected and successful entrepreneurs in the junior mining sector.
Mr. Morabito has been responsible for the creation and advancement of a number of successful resource development companies, including Alderon Iron Ore Corp., Excelsior Mining Corp., and Crosshair Energy Corporation. At Alderon, he led the team that concluded an off-take agreement worth over $400 million with Hebei Iron & Steel, China's largest steel producer in their first overseas transaction. Mark is the founder of King & Bay West., a Vancouver-based merchant bank and technical services company that specializes in identifying, funding, developing and managing resource-based opportunities. Mr. Morabito completed his law degree at the University of Western Ontario and he has a BA from Simon Fraser University.
Scott Gibson, Chief Executive Officer commented "We are proud to welcome Mark as the newest member of our board. His valuable expertise and depth of experience will help Roughrider on its path towards growth."
For Further Information, please contact:
Scott Gibson
Chief Executive Officer
604 697-0028
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