Claude Resources Inc. Appoints New Vice President of Operations
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NYSE Amex - CGR
SASKATOON, April 3, 2012 /CNW/ - Claude Resources Inc. (TSX-CRJ) ('Claude' and or the 'Company') is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mr. Peter Longo to Vice President of Operations.
Mr. Longo recently joined Claude as Manager of Capital Projects in 2011. He is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional with over 12 years of experience. Mr. Longo previously worked at Areva Resources, Cameco Corporation and Inco Ltd in a variety of operating, mining, engineering and project management positions. He brings a diverse range of experience in challenging conditions from both base metals and uranium industries. Peter holds a BSc. Engineering (Mining) from Queen's University and a Masters of Business Administration from McMaster University.
In his new role, Mr. Longo will have overall responsibility of the mining operations, milling, health and safety, and environment at the Seabee and Madsen Gold Operations, as well as conducting feasibility studies for the Amisk and other gold projects.
'We are very pleased to appoint Peter as Vice President of Operations. His knowledge and skill set are a welcome addition to the management team and his experience in capital projects will be instrumental in the development of our Seabee, Amisk and Madsen gold projects,' stated Neil McMillan, President and CEO.
Claude Resources Inc. is a public company based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX-CRJ) and the NYSE Amex . Claude is a gold exploration and mining company with an asset base located entirely in Canada. Since 1991, Claude has produced over 973,000 ounces of gold from its Seabee mining operation in northeastern Saskatchewan. The Company also owns 100 percent of the 10,000 acre Madsen Property in the prolific Red Lake gold camp of northwestern Ontario and owns 100 percent of the Amisk Gold Project in northeastern Saskatchewan.
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CLAUDE RESOURCES INC.
CONTACT: Neil McMillan, President & CEO
Phone: (306) 668-7505
or
Marc Lepage, Manager, Investor Relations
Phone: (306) 668-7501
Email: ir@clauderesources.com
Website: www.clauderesources.com