Next Graphite, Inc. announced the appointment of Mulife Siyambango to the company's position as Country Manager - Namibia. Mr. Siyambango is Chief Geologist at the Centre for Geosciences Research in Windhoek, Namibia, which was the prior owner of Next Graphite's Aukam mine property. Mr. Siyambango previously served in a variety of senior positions at Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy and is a frequent lecturer at the University of Namibia's Geology Department.

The agreement with Mr. Siyambango was effective on June 23, 2014, subsequent to the approval by the company's Board of Directors and management team. Mr. Siyambango will report directly to the company's CEO, Mr. Cliff Bream.