Aintree Resources Inc. announced the appointment of Mr. James Hesketh as President and CEO of the company. Mr. Gary Macdonald will continue as Director of the Company. Ms. Marilyn Miller has resigned from the Board to be replaced by Mr. Christopher E. Herald.

Mr. Hesketh has over 35 years of experience in mining company positions, including over 12 years in public company CEO roles, and positions in mining finance, business development, and mine engineering, development, and operations with companies including Atna Resources Ltd, Canyon Resources Corporation, NM Rothschild &Sons (Denver) Inc., Cyprus Amax Minerals Company, Pincock, Allen &Holt Inc., and Dresser Industries Inc. Mr. Herald is currently President, CEO and Director of Solitario Exploration &Royalty Corp.