Erdene Resource Development Corp. 2010 Annual General Meeting-June 23, 2011


HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwire - June 21, 2011) - Erdene Resource Development Corp. ("Erdene")(TSX:ERD)

Erdene will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 5:30pm (Atlantic Time) at Purdy's Wharf Tower II, 1300 – 1969 Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. A live webcast of Peter Akerley's presentation will be available on Erdene's website at: AGM Webcast.

About Erdene

Erdene Resource Development Corp. is a diversified resource company with multiple projects in Mongolia, Canada, and the USA, at various stages of development, from exploration to production; all projects are focused on high-growth commodities. In Mongolia, Erdene's principals have over 14 years of experience in the country's resource sector. A dedicated technical and management team has resulted in the development of a strong portfolio of molybdenum-copper, copper-gold, and coal projects throughout the country. These projects, and our in-country experience, provide the Company with a unique opportunity to participate in this period of unprecedented economic growth in Mongolia. This growth is fuelled by the discovery and development of a number of World-class mineral projects that are transforming the country into one of Asia's mineral resource leaders.

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Contact Information:

Erdene Resource Development Corp.
Peter C. Akerley, President and CEO
Ken W. MacDonald, Vice President Business Strategy and CFO
(902) 423-6419
info@erdene.com
www.erdene.com

Renmark Financial Communications Inc.
Barbara Komorowski: bkomorowski@renmarkfinancial.com
Dustin Buenaventura: dbuenaventura@renmarkfinancial.com
(514) 939-3989 or (416) 644-2020
www.renmarkfinancial.com