KIRKLAND LAKE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct 7, 2015) - NORDEX EXPLOSIVES LTD. (TSX VENTURE:NXX) ("Nordex" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Grant Zarichney to the position of Account Manager. Mr. Zarichney will be responsible for ongoing communication and sales to existing customers of Nordex, and will be instrumental in identifying and dialoguing with new customers in both the mining and construction sectors.

Mr. Zarichney has held a number of senior positions with mining and explosives companies since 1986. His experience includes tenure at Orica Canada Inc. in the positions of Senior Accounts Lead, Mining North; Area Manager; Senior Sales and Technical Representative; Director Business Development Canada; Electronic Blasting Systems Sales Manager; Bulk Mining Services Manager; Mining Accounts Manager; Sales and Distribution Branch Manager and Senior Sales and Technical Representative. Mr. Zarichney has established relationships with a number of major mining and construction companies located across Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba for both surface and underground activities.

Mr. Zarichney holds a Diploma of Mining Engineering Technology from the Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology (Honours), and has a variety of courses and certifications related to the mining and explosives industry in Canada.

President and CEO Jim Taylor states; "We are pleased to have Grant join our team at Nordex to continue the introduction and sales of our products to the mining and construction industies in Eastern Canada. Grant is a trusted and well established individual who will assist our sales team in demonstrating the advantages of using Nordex products."

About Nordex Explosives Ltd.

Nordex Explosives Ltd. is a Canadian based manufacturer and distributor of explosives for the mining, quarry and construction industries since 1970. Its manufacturing operations and distribution centre is strategically located in one of the world's largest mining regions near Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Additional information can be found at www.nordexexplosives.com.

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