Angel Gold Appoints James Stephenson as Vice President of Exploration And Cancellation of Stock Options
Mr. Stephenson is an established geologist with a broad range of experience over 35 years in the global mineral resource industry. Mr. Stephenson has managed numerous early, mid, and late stage projects, from initial prospect testing through to full feasibility. Priorto joining Angel, he held numerous management roles in several companies, including: Tedi Mining in Papua New Guinea, Luna Gold in Brazil and China, Hecla Mining Corporation in Venezuela, Triton Resources in Nicaragua, Gold Reserve Corporation in Venezuela and Placer Dome in New Zealand and Indonesia. Mr. Stephenson was part of the initial team that commenced drill definition of the PorgeraGold Deposit in Papua New Guinea, one of the world’s largest gold mines. He was also part of the team drilling the subsequently 3 million ounce producing Kidson Gold mine in Australia, and co-discoverer of the massive Brisas del Cuyuni Au-Cu deposit in Venezuela. Mr. Stephenson was a key member of the team responsible for the identification and complete redefinition of the bulk tonnage mineralization potential of the giant Zijinshan gold-copper deposit in southeast China, rated as China’s largest gold mine and 2nd largest copper mine. He holds both a BSc in geology and Dip Geoscience postgraduate in geology from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.
“We are pleased to add Mr. Stephenson to our team. He brings exceptional knowledge and will lead the Colombia-based gold exploration team. We are delighted to get his depth of added experience as we move forward with our exploration projects in Colombia” stated Stella Frias, President and CEO of Angel Gold Corp.
In addition, the Company announces that it has cancelled 197,000 stock options having exercise prices ranging from $1.00 to $3.70.
About Angel Gold Corp.:
Angel is a Canada-based gold exploration company focused on responsible development of mineral resources in Colombia, host to some of the world’s largest gold deposits. Angel’s Colombia based gold exploration team has over 25 years’ experience in the country. The Company continues its strategy to acquire “brownfield” opportunities in Colombia’s best mining districts.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Angel Gold Corp.
Blanca Stella Frias, Director
President and Chief Executive Officer
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