The Halifax, Nova Scotia mining company reports news on its Mongolia coal operations and acutely identifies prospective areas

Erdene Resource Development Corp. updated shareholders on its Mongolia Coal Project and announced the company plans a regional coal exploration drill program. Erdene Resource Development Corp. currently has multiple projects at varying stages concentrated on high-growth commodities.

"Over the past few years our company has been at the forefront of Mongolia coal exploration. During that time, we have evaluated every known coal occurrence in Mongolia and completed over 250 site evaluations. Through that process, we have narrowed our focus to certain prospective areas and potential acquisitions that are now the target of our 2010 field exploration activities and additional due diligence projects." said Peter Akerley, President and CEO of Erdene.