Vancouver, British Columbia -- Artha Resources Corporation (TSX.V: AHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Pearce as a director of the Company. Mr. Pearce is a practicing lawyer who specializes in corporate and securities work. He serves as a director and officer of several resource related public companies. Mr. Pearce has a law degree from the University of British Columbia and an economics degree from York University.
The Company also announces the appointment of Richard Holstein as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Holstein has a Bachelor of Business Degree with a major in accounting, an MBA from Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM), Sydney and is a Fellow of the Society of Certified Practicing Accounts of Australia and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries (CSA). Mr. Holstein commenced his career with Chartered Accounting firm PPB and has over 20 years' experience in listed and unlisted SMEs. He is the Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of New Competitve Drilling Pty Ltd. (NCD).
The Company advises that George Lim has resigned as a director of the Company and interim Chief Financial Officer, effective August 16, 2013. The Company would like to thank George for the long hours and valuable counsel to the Company over the last 2 years and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.
The Company also advises that Christine Thomson has resigned as Corporate Secretary of the Company, however remains as a director. Mr. W. Todd McMurray will assume the role of Corporate Secretary as well as President of the Company.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
"Todd McMurray"
President
For Information Contact:
Todd McMurray
President, Director
Email: todd@artharesources.com
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