Graphite One Resources Inc. announced the appointment of Anthony Huston as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. The company also announced the appointment of Doug Smith as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Doug Smith has over 35 years of experience in the international coal industry as a senior executive and corporate director.

He was General Manager of Xstrata Coal Canada from August 2011 to June 2013, a role assumed following Xstrata Coal's purchase of First Coal Corporation in August 2011. Mr. Huston served as Managing Partner in both public and private companies. He has acted in roles to advise upon financial and acquisition transactions in many industry sectors, including real estate development, technology, bio-technology and most recently, the resource sector in which he holds the positions of President and Director for Graphite One.

Charles Chebry, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and director of the company has resigned effectively immediately.