Sierra Resource Group Director Luis Munoz Appointed Top Legal Advisor by the Government of Ecuador.

KINGMAN, Ariz., June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Resource Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SIRG) announced the appointment of a member of its board of directors, Luis Munoz, to the position of Top Legal Advisor for the National Department of Development and State of Ecuador.  In this capacity, Dr. Munoz will provide legal counsel to all Ecuadoran government companies, including oil and mining companies.  

"We congratulate Dr. Munoz, and we are very proud of him," said Patrick Champney, Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Resource Group. "An appointment like this is a great honor and illustrates the level of respect and confidence the government of Ecuador has in Dr. Munoz.  I have made the statement previously, and believe that it bears repeating, that we are extremely fortunate to have professionals of his caliber serving on our board of directors.  I further believe that the guidance and assistance of Dr. Munoz and our other directors can provide our company with the opportunity to grow from a developmental mining company to a formidable competitor in the industry."

Luis Munoz has served the company on its board of directors since January 2011. He has been the General Manager of Neglex, a business and legal consulting firm located in Quito, Ecuador, since 2009.

About Sierra Resource Group, Inc.:

Sierra Resource Group, Inc. is a U.S. based mining company committed to the exploration, discovery and development of gold, silver, copper and other mineral resources. Sierra's primary asset is 80% ownership of the Chloride Copper Mine located near Kingman Arizona. Founded by professionals in the mining industry, we are working for a better future for our customers, neighbors, and shareholders. We are committed to mining responsibly, maintaining environmentally friendly policies while impacting the local economy in an exponentially positive manner that will allow our shareholders to take pride in their investment.

Sierra plans to use open pit mining and plans to reopen the existing SX/EW plant on site at the Copper Chloride Mine, with a maximum annual capacity of up to 5,400,000 pounds of Copper Cathode. The SX/EW process is environmentally friendly, cost effective and a quick production process according to an article published by the Copper Development Association in August 2001.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sierra Resource Group, Inc.
Ph. 702.462.7285
www.sierraresgroup.com
Patrick Champney CEO
[email protected]

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