EXHIBIT 99.1 ProIndia International, Inc. A Delaware Corporation Level 8, 580 St Kilda Road Melbourne, Victoria 3004 Australia PO Box 6315, St Kilda Road Central Melbourne, Victoria 8008 Australia Telephone: +61 3 8532 2800 Facsimile: +61 3 8532 2805 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PROINDIA INTERNATIONAL INC. ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF MR CRAIG MICHAEL AS A DIRECTOR Melbourne Australia - May 18, 2010 - ProIndia International, Inc. (OTCBB: PNDI) announced today that Mr Craig Michael has joined the board of ProIndia International, Inc. Mr Michael has over 10 years experience as a geology professional in the mining and resources industry. He is currently a Director of North Australian Diamonds Limited, Aurum, Inc. and Executive General Manager of Legend International Holdings, Inc. His previous work was with Oxiana Ltd, an international mining company with operations in South East Asia and Australia. Forward-Looking Statements Forward-looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the risks of exploration and development stage projects, risks associated with environmental and other regulatory matters, mining risks and competition and the volatility of mineral prices. Actual results and timetables could vary significantly. Additional information about these and other factors that could affect the Company's business is set forth in the Company's fiscal 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For further information, please contact: Mr. Joseph Gutnick General Manager Business Chief Executive Officer New York Office ProIndia International, Inc. ProIndia International, Inc. Tel: +011 613 8532 2800 Tel: (212) 223 0018 Fax: +011 613 8532 2805 Fax: (212) 223 1169 E-mail: josephg@axisc.com.au E-mail: mordig@axisc.com.au -------------------- -------------------