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Covik names Kappelle as director

2005-05-25 12:53 ET - News Release

Mr. Kaare Foy reports

KAPPELLE APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF COVIK

Covik Development Corp. has appointed Steven James Kappelle as a director of the company.

Mr. Kappelle has extensive international experience in the oil and gas industry. His positions have included general manager of Emerald Energy DMCC in Dubai and general manager of Uni-Oil AG in Kazakhstan. Prior to 1999, Mr. Kappelle acted as an independent oil and gas consultant for a variety of international clients on a number of significant projects, and as a manager of various aspects of Shell Markets Middle East.

Mr. Kappelle has resided in Australia and Dubai and currently resides in Kazakhstan. He holds a bachelor of economics (honours) degree from the University of Western Australia. Mr. Kappelle is the honorary Australian consul for Kazakhstan.