SearchGold Announces Decision of its Joint Venture Partner to Not Proceed in Burkina Faso, New Board Appointment and Payment on Mandiana
29.10.2012 | Marketwired
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The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Wes Roberts M.Sc., MBA, P.Eng. to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Roberts' appointment greatly enhances the Company's ability to identify and assess quality exploration, development and production opportunities.
Wes Roberts is a licensed Professional Engineer of Ontario since 1984 and is currently the vice-president of the firm's mining group at Heenan Blaikie LLP, specializing in the economic evaluation and development of mineral deposits. He brings more than 30 years of experience in mineral exploration, mining operations, project engineering and management, as well as diverse mining engineering experience that include precious and base metals, iron ore, rare earth metals and industrial minerals. Previously, Wes held numerous positions in the mining industry, which include Canada Talc Limited, Derry, Michener, Booth & Wahl, Davy International (Aker Kvaerner mining & metals), BLM Bharti Engineering, Griffiths McBurney & Partners (GMP), Inco Ltd and most recently as Vice-President of Corporate Development at Breakwater Resources Ltd.
"On behalf of SearchGold, I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Roberts," states Stanley Robinson, P.Geo. President and CEO of the Company. "Mr. Roberts' diverse and exemplary exploration, evaluations, development and mining background compliments SearchGold's strategy in every aspect."
As first reported on September 17, 2012, the Company issued its first invoice in the amount of approximately US$79,000, relating to its Net Smelter Return in the Bakoudou mine in Gabon as the Company received notification from the operator of the first precious metal sales during Q2, 2012. The Bakoudou mine began initial operations in Q1, 2012 and is currently in a commissioning phase. SearchGold is pleased to announce that it has received payment of this invoice.
To learn more about SearchGold, please visit the Company's website at www.searchgold.ca
About SearchGold Resources
SearchGold is a Canadian-based mining exploration company whose primary mission is to target, explore and advance gold properties of merit. The Company currently has mineral Interests in Burkina Faso, Gabon and Guinea.
Except for statements of historical fact contained herein, the information in this press release may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities law. Other than statements of historical fact, all statements are "forward-looking statements", including statements concerning the Offering and the Company's African projects, such factors and/or events involve various known and unknown risk and uncertainties and other factors, such as market conditions. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove accurate. Results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Readers of this press release are cautioned to not place undue reliance on these "forward-looking statements". Except as otherwise required by applicable securities statutes or regulation, SearchGold expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update public forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Contact
SearchGold Resources Inc.
Stanley Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer
647-344-4222
stan.robinson@ca.inter.net
www.searchgold.ca