Seattle, August 27, 2010 — L&L Energy, Inc., a U.S.-based company operating coal businesses in China, appointed former U.S. Transportation Secretary and Commerce Secretary Norman Y. Mineta to vice chairman of the company's board of directors.

In addition to his vice chair responsibilities, Mineta will also chair the company's nominations committee.

Under President Bill Clinton, Mineta became the first Asian Pacific American to hold a cabinet position when he was appointed Secretary of Commerce in 2000.

Additionally, he served in President George W. Bush's Cabinet as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

Dickson Lee, Chairman and CEO of L&L Energy, commenting on Mineta, stated: "The strategic implications of Norman Mineta becoming the vice chairman of our board of directors is very significant. His breadth of knowledge in international commerce, his knowledge of international logistics regarding ports, railroads and international shipping, and his focus and understanding of the nuances of trade and commerce in the Asian American sphere, will add tremendous value to our company as we expand our operations globally."

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Seattle, L&L Energy focuses on serving the vast energy needs of the Chinese market. L&L's China operations are headquartered in Kunming City, which operates coal mines, coal washing facilities, coking facilities, 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, Hong Kong and Taiwan.