27 AUGUST 2013

WHITEHAVEN APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR


Whitehaven Coal Limited (ASX: WHC) today announced the appointment of Mr Raymond Zage as a Director to the Board of the Company.
Mr Zage is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Noonday Asset Management Asia Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, which through its relationship with Farallon Capital Management, manages investment funds that collectively are Whitehaven's largest shareholder group. He has a wealth of experience in the investment industry and has deep knowledge of the coal sector in Southeast Asia. As a foundation shareholder in Aston Resources Ltd, the funds managed by Noonday and Farallon have been supportive shareholders of Whitehaven.
"The Board welcomes Mr Zage's appointment and the range of skills and experience that he will bring to the table," Whitehaven Chairman The Hon. Mark Vaile AO said.
"Noonday is a strong supporter of the Whitehaven Board and assets and we look forward to its further
involvement through this directorship," he said.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Paul Flynn - Managing Director Ian McAleese
T: 02 8507 9700 T: 61 2 8507 9714; M: 0427 227 530

E: imcaleese@whitehavencoal.com.au

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