Crystallex International Corporation TSX: KRY AMEX: KRY

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 3, 2008) - CRYSTALLEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (TSX:KRY)(AMEX:KRY) announced today that Mr. Gordon Thompson has submitted his resignation as Crystallex President and CEO in order to pursue personal interests. The Crystallex Board has appointed Robert Fung Executive Chairman and CEO and Mr. Robert Crombie as President both on an interim basis.

Mr. Fung has served on the Crystallex Board since 1996 and has been Chairman of the Company since 1998. Mr. Crombie joined the Company in 2002 and has served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development since April, 2007.

"On behalf of the Company and Board of Directors, we would like to thank Gordon for his dedication to the Company, contributions, hard work and for his support," said Robert Fung.

The Company is continuing its efforts to advance the Las Cristinas project which will create significant employment, healthcare facilities and sustainable development for all Venezuelans, especially for the surrounding communities.

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