Atlas Salt at its meeting approved appointment of Marc Boissonneault as director. The Company welcomes Mr. Boissonneault P.Eng. MBA to the Board.

Mr. Boissonneault is an accomplished mining industry professional with extensive experience in leading major mining operations and capital projects in a global context. He has a proven track record of consistently delivering strong operating and capital project results while maintaining the highest standards of HSEC. Businesses under his responsibility were recognized for industry leading safety performance (multiple John T. Ryan Awards in Canada) and have performed to the highest standards environmentally.

Over his considerable 35-year career he has overseen the operation of nine underground mines, two open pit mine complexes and five mining projects, with several being based in logistically challenged jurisdictions. Mr. Boissonneault?s career included roles with Falconbridge, Xstrata and Glencore where he was Head of Global Nickel Assets responsible for the company?s global nickel operations including a capital expenditure program of $3 billion. Mr. Boissonneault is also a director at Invest Ontario, holds an engineering degree from McMaster University and a MBA from Queen?s University.

In addition, Mr. Boissonneault is a professional engineer licensed by the Professional Engineers of Ontario. The Company also acknowledged former Director Mr. John Anderson for his contributions over the last three years and wishes him continued success in his other business endeavors including his role as Chairman of Triple Point Resources Ltd., as it pursues underground storage opportunities for the Fischell?s Salt Dome project, approximately 15 kilometers south of Atlas?s Great Atlantic Salt development in western Newfoundland.