RSM Resouro Strategic Metals Inc

ROYAL STANDARD MINERALS INC., "RSM" (TSX VENTURE: RSM)(OTCBB: RYSMF) has received the resignation of Mr. Mackenzie I. Watson as director and announces the resignation of Mr. Leon Walker as CFO to the Company.

Candidates are being considered to help facilitate all of the changes necessary as a means to improve upon the corporate governance of the Company going forward.

RSM is a natural resource exploration and development company.

Royal Standard Minerals cautions that the statements made in this press release and other forward looking statements made on behalf of the Company may be affected by such other factors including, but not limited to, volatility of mineral prices, product demand, market competition, imprecision of mineral estimates, and other risks detailed herein and from time to time in the Securities and Exchange Commission filings of the Company.

C.U.S.I.P. # 780919106

LISTED: STANDARD & POORS

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Contacts: Royal Standard Minerals Inc. Roland Larsen Qualified Person NI-43-101 (804) 580-8107 (804) 580-4132 (FAX) Website: www.Royalstandardminerals.com