Monument Appoints Executive General Manager, Monument Malaysia Group

VANCOUVER, Oct. 28, 2013 /CNW/ - Monument Mining Ltd. (TSXV: MMY) (FSE: D7Q1) "Monument" or the "Company" today is pleased to announce that Mr. Les Kwasik has been appointed as Executive General Manager, Monument Malaysia Group effective October 25, 2013, resident in Malaysia. He directly reports to Robert Baldock, President and CEO of Monument Mining Ltd..

Mr. Kwasik is known as a reputable successful general manager in the mining industry and has over 40 years' hands-on experience in delivery of operations success with discipline. He has a very impressive track record in his previous assignments for developing and building successful precious metal and base metal operating mines (copper, nickel, gold and silver), achieving significant improvements in production and making operations highly profitable including turning a $380 million mine project into a $3.7 billion operation.

Mr. Kwasik has previously worked with Inco Ltd. Canada (VALE Canada Limited), Xstrata Columbia, BE&K Group, Inter Invest Sp Company, NESMA Company Saudi Arabia, Maple Minerals Corporation Canada and Archipelago Resources Singapore and has included international postings in Indonesia, Columbia, Russia, Poland, Eritrea and Australia in leadership roles such as general manager and COO. Mr. Kwasik is an industrial engineer and a graduate of the Opole University of Technology in Poland. He holds B. Sc. in Industrial Electrotechnology Engineering.

Mr. Kwasik's main responsibilities as Executive General Manager include overall control and management of Malaysian operations (or other regions such as Australia, or Canada should it be required in due course). He will be responsible for a sustainable gold production at the Selinsing Gold Mine and continuously increasing the gold inventory through implementing successful exploration programs. The Company has a large land bank of exploration property in the vicinity of Selinsing that will provide potential growth prospective.

Additionally Mr. Kwasik will be responsible for developing the Mengapur Polymetalic Project into a significant producing base metals mine, including completion of the present R&D and flow sheet development programs, preliminary mine development planning, construction, commissioning and production of the process plant facilities, mine infrastructure and mining operations, and associated exploration programs.

Under direction of Mr. Baldock, Monument is aiming to expand its current project pipeline from the Malaysia region into other regions including Australia and Canada, when and if they are available, with a further diversified other metals and mineral assets. Mr. Kwasik will play an important role in this move to ensure project development and operational excellence is implemented consistently through its pipeline.

Robert Baldock stated "Les will make a significant difference to our operations in Malaysia bringing a very impressive background in the industry. His experience in increasing efficiency, expansion of operations and supporting sustainable production while driving down costs will be a great asset to the Monument Malaysia Group".

About Monument

Monument Mining Ltd. (TSX-V:MMY, FSE:D7Q1) is an established Canadian gold producer that owns and operates the Selinsing Gold Mine in Malaysia, with production cash costs among the lowest in the world. Its experienced management team is committed to growth and is advancing several exploration and development projects in Malaysia, including the development stage, Mengapur Polymetallic Project. The Company employs 330 people in Malaysia and is committed to the highest standards of environmental management, social responsibility, and health and safety for its employees and neighboring communities.

Robert F. Baldock, President and CEO
Monument Mining Ltd.
Suite 910- 688 West Hastings Street
Vancouver B.C. Canada V6B 1P1

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