VANCOUVER, Aug. 25, 2016 /CNW/ - Mirasol Resources Ltd
(TSX-V: MRZ, OTCPK: MRZLF) ("Mirasol" or the "Company") is
pleased to announce that Patrick
Evans has been appointed to the board of directors of the
Company effective August 20,
2016.
Mr. Evans has over 20 years of experience in the mining industry
and is the President and CEO of Mountain Province Diamonds Inc,
which in conjunction with its Joint Venture partner De Beers Canada
has recently commenced production from the large Gahcho Kue diamond
mine in Canada's Northwest Territories. Mr Evans is also a
director of Archon Minerals and is a director of the NWT and
Nunavut Chamber of Mines.
Positions held by Mr. Evans include President and CEO of Kennady
Diamonds, CEO of Norsemont Mining (acquired by Hudbay), President
and CEO of Weda Bay Minerals (acquired by Eramet), President and
CEO of Southern Platinum and Messina Platinum (acquired by
Lonmin). Mr Evans has also held senior roles with large
mining companies including Vice President of Placer Dome Inc.
Stephen Nano, the CEO and
Dana Prince, the Chairman of the
Company, welcomed Mr. Evans recognizing his extensive industry
experience, specifically related to the successful development
of joint venture mining operations, will make a significant
contribution to the board at a key time in Mirasol's development.
About Mirasol
Mirasol is a project generation company focused on exploring
for, or acquisition of, precious metals and copper prospects in the
Americas. Strategic joint ventures with producers have enabled
Mirasol to advance its priority projects, focused in high-potential
regions in Chile with Yamana Gold
Inc and CVSA a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti in Argentina. Mirasol employs an integrated
generative and on ground exploration approach combining leading
edge technologies and experienced exploration geoscientists to
maximize the potential for discovery. Mirasol is in a strong
financial position and has a significant portfolio of exploration
projects located in Latin
America.
Stephen C. Nano
President, CEO, Director and QP
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SOURCE Mirasol Resources Ltd.