Advanced Explorations Inc. announced that President & CEO John Gingerich will be taking a temporary leave of absence for medical reasons. He is expected to be on leave for a period of up to four months. During this time, John will stay involved in the direction of the company and will maintain all responsibilities as Director of the company to the extent practical.

In the interim, current AEI Director James Excell will serve as the Acting Chairman of the Board, and Bernie Swarbrick, current VP Capital Projects, will serve as Acting President during John's absence. Additionally, to provide a seamless presence in China, AEI Director Eric Guo will take on a more active role assisting AEI with the management of its extensive Chinese business relationships.