Norman Mineta, Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Joins L & L Energy Board of Directors

SEATTLE, Aug. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- L & L Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: LLEN), a U.S. based company operating coal mines, coal washing, coking and coal wholesaling businesses in China, announced today that Norman Y. Mineta, U.S. Secretary of Transportation under President George W. Bush and U.S. Secretary of Commerce under President Bill Clinton, has joined its Board of Directors as an independent director.  Mineta is currently the Vice Chairman of Hill & Knowlton and formerly a Vice President of Lockheed Martin.

Mineta's background in both the public and private sector has been distinguished and unique.  His understanding of the infrastructure and transportation sectors and his excellent relationships internationally will be invaluable for L & L's business strategy.  Mineta co-founded the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S.  He also received the Order of the Rising Sun from Emperor Meiji of Japan to honor his contributions to American-Japanese relations.    

Secretary Mineta stated, "L & L's in-depth understanding of cultures and markets in both the US and China give it a significant strategic advantage that will add tremendous value for its shareholders.   I look forward to working together with L & L and its global partners."

"We are honored to welcome Secretary Mineta, a leader of tremendous stature, to our Board of Directors," said Dickson Lee, L & L Energy Chairman and CEO.  "His insights on international trade and commerce coupled with his impressive experience in a wide range of areas, including energy and transportation, are very much aligned with L & L's mission and vision.  The addition of Secretary Mineta's strategic counsel to our board will be of great value as we continue to grow and further expand our global market presence."

About L & L Energy

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Seattle, L & L Energy, Inc. ("L&L") (http://www.LLEnergyInc.com) focuses on serving the vast energy needs of the Chinese market. L&L's China operations are headquartered in Kunming City, which operates three coal mines, three coal washing facilities, a coking facility, and a coal wholesale network in both Yunnan Province and Guizhou Province of China. Marketing offices are also located in Shenzhen and Guangzhou of Guangdou Province and Taipei, Taiwan.

Forward-Looking Statements

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SOURCE L & L Energy, Inc.

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