SouthGobi Energy Resources Ltd. has appointed Tony Pearson as its new Vice-President, Corporate Development, effective February 8, 2010. Pearson will be responsible for business and corporate development initiatives. He previously held senior positions with Citigroup”s Metals and Mining Investment Banking team when he advised mining clients on capital raisings, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, with particular responsibility for Asian and Australian mining companies.

SouthGobi CEO Alexander Molyneux said Pearson’s “extensive experience in the mining industry, together with his strong background in infrastructure financing, make him a valuable addition to our company as we expand our coal-mining operations”.