Alexco Resource Corp. announced the appointment of Karen McMaster to the Board of Directors effective immediately. Ms. McMaster's extensive history in the mining industry has been primarily focussed on legal counsel for environmental matters as well as exploration and mine development. In addition to law Ms. McMaster has a MBA in Sustainability and has occupied a number of roles including legal counsel & investor relations advisor for Caledonia Mining Corporation, legal counsel for Rio Algom Limited and internal auditor for BHP Billton PLC.