TORONTO, May 18 - Dragon Capital Corporation ("Dragon Capital" or "the Company"), (TSX: AHD) (the "Company") is pleased to advise that it has appointed Christopher Harrop, CFA, ICD.D, as non-executive Chairman and a director of the Company effective immediately. The appointment is subject to TSX approval.

Mr. Harrop has extensive corporate finance and governance experience and has helped found numerous public and private companies including ClubLink Corporation, Serica Energy PLC, International Uranium Corporation and HarbourEdge MIC.

About Dragon Capital

Through its 100% owned subsidiary Arehada Mining Corporation, Dragon Capital is engaged in the exploration, development, extraction and refining of zinc, lead and silver in Donwuzhumuqinqi, located in Inner Mongolia, China. Arehada produces zinc and lead concentrates, which is sold to smelters in China.

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