L & L Energy Recruits New Vice President for Corporate Development

SEATTLE, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- L & L Energy, Inc., ("L&L" or "the Company"), (Nasdaq: LLEN), a U.S.-based company in coal businesses, today announces its appointment of Connie Wong, a business and technology veteran, as Executive Vice President for Corporate Development with immediate effect.

Ms. Wong has in-depth global market knowledge and technology savvy. She will lead the development of corporate strategy, sales and marketing, and technological solutions for L&L's innovative energy business.

Ms. Wong has over 30 years of experience in management, partnership development, and building new markets. Prior to joining L&L, Ms. Wong was President of Hutchison Whampoa Americas Ltd., and CEO/Founder of Vidiator Technology (U.S.) Inc. Both companies are subsidiaries of Hutchison Whampoa Ltd, a Fortune 500 company.

"We are very excited to have Connie Wong joining L&L's management team," commented Dickson Lee, Chairman and CEO of L&L. "Her track record in opening new markets is a great attribute to helping L&L become an energy leader in China."

Ms. Wong is a US citizen.  She is based at L&L's corporate office in Seattle. Ms. Wong holds a Bachelor of Science degree and an Executive MBA.

About L&L Energy

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Seattle, L&L (http://www.LLEnergyInc.com) focuses on serving the energy market in China. Through its subsidiaries, it operates profitable coal mines, coal wholesale, coking, and coal-washing facilities in Yunnan and Guizhou Provinces.

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