Gem International Resources Inc. | A Junior Diamond Exploration Company

Gem International Resources Inc. (TSX-V:GI) has appointed Derrick Strickland, PGeo, to its board of directors. Mr. Strickland replaces Denis Hayes as director, as Mr. Hayes has resigned to focus on his own personal business interests. In connection therewith, Simon Tam, who has served as a director to the company since August, 1996, will be replacing Mr. Hayes, as president and chief executive officer of the company. The company would like to thank Mr. Hayes for his contribution and wishes him well in his future interests.

Mr. Strickland, PGeo, MBA, is a geological consultant with more than 20 years of industry experience. This experience includes management of exploration projects in remote locations, instituting quality assurance programs, providing geological technical expertise and leadership to resource companies at the board level.

His international geological experience encompasses a wide range of commodities, gold, uranium, diamonds, potash and copper, in addition to other specialty minerals and deposit types. Mr. Strickland has exposure to geological and cultural environments in China, Mongolia, North America and European jurisdictions. His project management includes consensus building and training, while working in cross-cultural environments.

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