China Shen Zhou Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc. ("China Shen Zhou", or the "Company") (NYSE Amex: SHZ), a company engaged in the exploration, development, mining and processing of fluorite, barite, zinc, copper, and other nonferrous metals in China, today announced that  the company has appointed Mr. Hai Hu  as the new Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), effective immediately.

Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Hu served as Director of Corporate Accounting at Interstate China, one of the largest companies in hotel management and real estate investment worldwide. Previously, Mr. Hu headed the finance department at a leading specialty insurance provider, Assurant, in China. He received an M.B.A. from State University of New York Binghamton and holds the CFA designation. 

"As China Shen Zhou is becoming a more mature public company, we are pleased to bring in such a high-caliber executive to help strengthen the internal control and steer the strategic direction of our company," said Ms. Xiaojing Yu, Chairperson and CEO. "Mr. Hu has proven track records with some of the largest Chinese and international companies. His expertise and leadership in corporate financial management, sharp business acumen and deep understanding of Chinese business environment make him a natural choice as an integral part of Shen Zhou's long term sustainable development."

Effective immediately, Mr. Jiayin Zhu, the former CFO, has resigned from his position to pursue other personal interest. "On behalf of the board, I'd like to thank Jiayin for his contributions over the years in assisting us to expand our footprint in China. We wish him well in his future endeavors."  Ms. Yu concluded.

About China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.

China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of fluorite, barite and nonferrous metals such as zinc, lead and copper in China. The Company has the following principal areas of interest in China: (a) fluorite extraction and processing in the Sumochaganaobao region of Inner Mongolia; (b) fluorite and barite extraction and processing in the Wuchuan County of Guizhou province (c) fluorite and barite extraction and processing in the Yanhe County of Guizhou province.(d) fluorite extraction and processing in Jingde County, Anhui Province; (e) zinc/copper/lead processing in Wulatehouqi of Inner Mongolia; and (f) zinc/copper exploration, mining and processing in Xinjiang. For more information, please visit http://www.chinaszmg.com/.

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Contact Information

Min Liu          
Investor Relations      
Grayling         
Tel: +1-646-284-9413            
[email protected]

Shiwei Yin
Grayling
Tel: +1-646-284-9474            
[email protected]

SOURCE China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources, Inc.