Chieftain Metals Appoints Keith Marshall to Board of Directors
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sep 29, 2015) - Chieftain Metals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:CFB) ("Chieftain" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Mr. Keith Marshall has joined the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately and will also serve as Chairman of the Technical Committee.
Mr. Marshall has over 35 years' experience in the mining industry and has worked on major projects around the world. Specialising in underground mining, Mr. Marshall has developed a wealth of technical and managerial experience and has spent the last fifteen years in senior mine leadership roles. In his last two operational roles with Rio Tinto Plc, he served as Managing Director of the Palabora Mining Company in South Africa and President of the Oyu Tolgoi Project in Mongolia. Also, Mr. Marshall, previously served as General Manager at the Greens Creek project in Alaska.
Mr. Victor Wyprysky, President and CEO of the Company commented, "We are delighted that Mr. Keith Marshall has joined our Board of Directors. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will strengthen and complement the Board and senior management team. Additionally, given the strong operational similarities between Greens Creek and Tulsequah, Mr. Marshall's specific experience gained through his tenure as General Manager at Greens Creek will be of critical impact to the Company as it advances the construction ready Tulsequah Chief polymetallic project in the development phase. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend a warm welcome to Mr. Marshall."
About Chieftain Metals
Chieftain Metals Corp. is a public company whose principal business is the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. Chieftain's business has focused on the development of the Tulsequah Chief deposit located in north-western British Columbia, Canada. Chieftain's properties consist of 63 mineral claims and crown-grants covering approximately 32,688 hectares including two previously producing mines.
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Contact
Chieftain Metals Corp.
Victor Wyprysky
President & CEO
(416) 479-5411
vw@chieftainmetals.com
Chieftain Metals Corp.
Peter Chodos
EVP, Corporate Development
(416) 479-5417
peter.chodos@chieftainmetals.com