Monument Mining Limited announced the appointment of Mr. Chris Leighton as interim CFO effective immediately while Mr. Luther Nip has resigned in the transition period. Mr. Leighton has been a financial executive over the past 20 years. His experience covers strategic planning for operation expansion and restructuring, cash flow management, project financing, cost accounting and financial reporting. His career has spanned several industries including pulp and paper, forestry, aquaculture and publishing across both Canada and the US, from a junior position to executive in financial reporting and control area, mostly concentrated on improvement of financial performance over production lines with discipline. He has played a major role in the listing of companies on the NYSE by spearheading the implementation of SOX controls for the Canadian operations.