Xinergy Announces Resignation of Matt Goldfarb and Appointment of Bernie Mason as Chief Executive Officer
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE--(Marketwired - Nov 4, 2013) - Xinergy Ltd., (XRG.TO) ("Xinergy" or the "Company"), a U.S. Central Appalachian coal producer, announced today the resignation of Matthew Goldfarb as Chief Executive Officer and Director, and the appointment of Bernie Mason as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Goldfarb has informed the Company's Board of Directors that his resignation was due to a difference in view as to the Company's strategic direction.
"We thank Matt for his substantial contributions over a period of significant stress and change in the coal industry," stated Todd Q. Swanson, Chairman of the Board of Xinergy.
Bernie Mason, an industry veteran of 35 years, has served as President and Director since 2009 and will now serve as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director. "Bernie has led Company operations, as well as the acquisition and development of our metallurgical assets including the mid-vol South Fork Complex in Greenbrier Co., West Virginia," continued Mr. Swanson. "We are excited to have Bernie lead Xinergy as it completes its transition to a metallurgical-focused coal producer."
About Xinergy Ltd.
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Xinergy Ltd., through its wholly owned subsidiary Xinergy Corp. and its subsidiaries, is engaged in coal mining in West Virginia and Virginia. Xinergy sells high quality thermal and metallurgical coal to electric utilities, steelmakers, energy trading firms and industrial companies. For more information, please visit www.xinergycorp.com.
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