SouthGobi Resources Ltd announced that Mongolia has awarded Curt Church, COO the award of Altan Gadas in recognition of his contribution to developing the mining sector in Mongolia and bilateral cooperation between Mongolia and Canada in the field of mining."

This award is the highest award bestowed on foreign nationals by Mongolia and can only be issued by decree of the President. It has been generally awarded to outstanding Mongolian nationals since 1936.

Mr Alexander Molyneux President and CEO said "We are very proud of Curt who with seven year experience in Mongolia has now had his leadership and contribution formally recognized. This personal award reflects positively on the quality of all SouthGobi Resources people who have supported Curt various contributions."