Toronto, Ontario, January 5, 2016 – Appia Energy Corp. (the “Company” or “Appia”) (CSE: API) is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank van de Water as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, subsequent to the resignation of Michael D’Amico in order for him to pursue another opportunity. The directors expressed their gratitude to Michael for his years of service with the Company and wished him well in his new endeavor. 

Frank is a Certified Professional Accountant and is currently a director, the Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Appia. He has been involved in international mining, metals and resource companies in North and Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. 

For further information, please contact:

Tom Drivas, President, CEO and Director: (tel) 416-876-3957, (fax) 416-218-9772 or (email) appia@appiaenergy.ca