Ximen Mining Corp. announced the appointment of Mr. Travis Snider as a director of company. Mr. Snider has more than 18 years of industry experience in exploration, production, permitting, development and consulting for major mining companies.

Mr. Snider is currently sits on the Board for the Arizona Mining Association. Previously he has worked for 8 years with Phelps Dodge Mining Corporation and served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Sierra Resource Group Inc. in bringing back the Emerald Isle Mine into operation.