TORONTO, September 5th 2008 - Arehada Mining Limited (TSX: AHD), (the "Company") today announced the resignation of Christopher J.F. Harrop as a director and chairman of the board, effective today. The board will determine the appointment of a new chairman in the near future. Mr. Kak Fung Wong will assume Mr. Harrop's role on the audit committee.

"Mr. Harrop has provided tremendous leadership and valuable guidance to the company since May 2007." said Mr. Jack Duffy, director and chair of the audit committee. "On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Mr. Harrop for his contribution."

About Arehada Mining

Arehada Mining Limited is engaged in the exploration, development, extraction and production of zinc, lead and silver in Dongwuzhumuqinqi, located in Inner Mongolia, China. Arehada produces zinc and lead concentrates, which are then sold to smelters in China.

Arehada has completed construction of a zinc processing plant which is currently producing zinc calcine and sulphuric acid.

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