The board of directors of China Coal Energy Company Limited received the written resignation of Mr. Gao Jianjun. Due to personal reasons, Mr. Gao Jianjun has conveyed to the Board his request to resign from the posts of Executive Director and the President of the company, and ceased to serve as the chairman of the safety, health and environment committee and a member of the strategic planning committee of the Board. In accordance with the articles of association of the company, the resignation from the post of director shall take immediate effect.

Mr. Qi Hegang, Vice President of the company, shall perform the duties of the President until the appointment of the New President by the Board.