Kerr Mines Strengthens Technical Team with Appointment of Director of Exploration and Geology

TORONTO, May 30, 2017 /CNW/ - Kerr Mines Inc. ("Kerr" or the "Company") (TSX: KER, OTC Pink: AISCF, FRA: 7AZ1) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad Atkinson as Director of Exploration and Geology. This appointment achieves another key milestone in the Company's strategy, bringing additional technical expertise onboard in order to advance the Copperstone Mine project towards a production decision.

"The addition of Brad to Kerr's technical team will provide invaluable technical leadership, particularly as we prepare our flagship Copperstone gold mine for a comprehensive exploration and geologic modelling program," said Martin Kostuik, President Kerr Mines. "Brad's experience in developing and providing technical guidance to exploration programs in the southwestern USA and around the world will ensure that the Copperstone project is given the very best opportunity for resource development success."

Mr. Atkinson is a graduate in both Geological Science and Geochemistry from Virginia Tech. His roles as a geologist for Phelps Dodge Morenci and as a corporate project geologist for Newmont Gold provide him with the proven expertise needed to conceptualize and execute a first class program at the Copperstone project. In addition Mr. Atkinson completed an MBA at the University of Denver which, coupled with his recent experience at Caterpillar Financial Services, gives him unique insight into utilizing best business practices in making capital allocation decisions. 

About Kerr Mines Inc.

Kerr Mines is a North American gold development and exploration company currently advancing the fully permitted past-producing Copperstone Mine project. Copperstone is a high-grade gold project located along the Walker Lane mineral belt in mining-friendly Arizona. The project demonstrates significant upside exploration potential within 12,000 acre a land package. The Company's current focus is on maximizing Copperstone's potential by defining and expanding current resources and strengthening the mine's economics leading to a production decision.

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SOURCE Kerr Mines Inc.