TORONTO, May 23, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Silver Dragon Resources Inc. (OTCBB:SDRG) announced today that the company has accepted the resignation of independent Director Terry Christopher from the Board effective immediately.
The Company would like to thank Mr. Christopher for his service and wishes him well in future endeavors.
Silver Dragon is currently reviewing candidates to serve as Independent Directors to fulfill its mandate for "Board independence."
About Silver Dragon Resources Inc.
Silver Dragon Resources Inc. is a mining and metal company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and operation of silver mines in proven silver districts exclusively in China and Mexico. Silver Dragon's objective is to acquire silver mining assets that contain promising exploration targets, and/or producing properties with significant untapped exploration potential. It is management's objective to grow Silver Dragon into a significant silver producer by developing Cerros las Minitas in Mexico and the nine Erbahuo properties in China. With operations in Mexico, the world's leading producer of silver, and in China, the world's largest consumer of silver, Silver Dragon is prepared to participate in China's increasing demand for silver. For more information, please visit the Company's website at: www.silverdragonresources.com (now available in Chinese).
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