Damara Gold Corp. Announces Appointment of Ron Parratt to the Board
Damara Gold Corp. (TSXV:DMR) ("Damara" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald L. Parratt as director of the Company. Ron has over 40 years of exploration experience for precious metals including service with Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp., Homestake Mining Company, AuEx Ventures Inc. and Renaissance Gold Inc. During his years of precious metals experience, Ron had direct involvement in the discovery of several large gold deposits, including Rabbit Creek (now Twin Creeks (>10 million ounces), Lone Tree (5 million ounces), Trenton Canyon (1 million ounces), Gold Hill (2 million ounces) and Long Canyon (>3 million ounces) gold mines in the Great Basin of Nevada. Ron is a graduate of Purdue University with degrees in geochemistry and economic geology. He is a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists, a Registered Geologist in California and a Professional Geologist in Wyoming. He is a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists and a past President of the American Exploration and Mining Association. Ron is a Distinguished Member of Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration and President Elect of the society. He is also a member of the elite Casey Explorers' League.
Larry Nagy, CEO, commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Ron Parratt to the Company's Board. Ron's expertise in the mining industry will be a huge benefit to the Company and will strengthen the board's skill sets moving forward".
The Company further announces the resignation of William Yeomans as director effective January 21, 2022. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Yeomans for his support and guidance during his tenure and wishes him well in his future endeavors.
Option Grant
Effective today the Company has granted an aggregate 300,000 stock options (the "Options") to directors of the Company.
The Options are exercisable for a period of five years at a price of $0.08 per common share in accordance with the terms of the Company's 10% rolling Stock Option Plan approved by shareholders on June 29, 2021.
About Damara
Damara Gold Corp. is a TSX Venture listed mineral exploration company actively focused on the exploration of the Placer Mountain Gold Property, located in Princeton, BC, held by 75%/25% JV with Universal Copper Ltd. Damara's Board of Directors is seasoned in the mineral exploration industry with extensive and successful international experience.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DAMARA
"Larry Nagy"
Larry Nagy, Chief Executive Officer
For additional information visit Damara's website at www.damaragoldcorp.com or contact:
Larry Nagy
Chief Executive Officer
Ph: (250-241-5692)
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