VANCOUVER, BC--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 27, 2009 -- Longview Capital Partners (Toronto:LV.TO - News) announced today that Peter Russell-Jones has been appointed to the Company's board of directors. Mr. Russell-Jones has over 20 years of experience in the private equity and finance markets, most recently in the mining sector.

Mr. Russell-Jones initially worked with Price Waterhouse and Ernst & Young before moving into the finance industry and becoming actively involved in the private equity / venture capital industry. He was a Director and Chief Financial Officer of an Australian Funds Management/Private Equity firm where he analyzed, invested, and initiated mergers & acquisitions for a range of investee companies. His involvement in the mining sector has recently included acting as joint senior negotiator for Oriental Minerals in its acquisition of a portfolio of properties in South Korea, including the world class Sangdong tungsten-molybdenum mine. Mr. Russell-Jones is currently Vice President, Global Business Development for Lions Gate Metals and is a member of Lions Gate Metals M&A committee.

Damien Reynolds, Chairman and CEO of Longview Capital, notes, "I have known Peter for more than 10 years and am very excited that Longview can now count on his expert advice and direction. His insight and contacts in Asian markets will be a strong complement to Longview Capital's existing North American and European networks."

About Longview Capital Partners

Longview Capital Partners is an investment company creating long-term shareholder value by capitalizing on early stage opportunities in the natural resource sector, and having the resultant asset and earnings growth recognized in its share price. Longview Capital Partners first began trading on September 5, 2005 and graduated to the TSX senior Exchange on September 24, 2007 under the same symbol "LV."

For more information on Longview Capital Partners Incorporated, please visit our website at www.longviewcp.com.

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