Pitchblack Appoints Fred Leigh as President and Chief Executive Officer
11 April 2011 - 3:45PM
Marketwired
Pitchblack Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE: PIT) ("Pitchblack" or the
"Company") is pleased to announce Mr. Frederic W.R. Leigh has been
appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director
effective April 10, 2010.
Mr. Leigh has been involved in the junior resource sector for
more than 30 years and has had a significant role as founder,
director and/or investor in many public companies. He is the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Valencia Ventures Inc. and
is also the founder and President of Siwash Holdings Ltd.
("Siwash"), a privately held company that for over 18 years has
invested in early stage opportunities in the resource sector.
Siwash was an early investor in successful companies including
Wheaton River Minerals, Hathor Exploration and Blue Pearl
Mining.
"The Board takes great pleasure in Fred's appointment and we
look forward to his valuable contribution," said Stan Bharti,
Chairman. "He will bring a strong capability to the management team
and we have great confidence in his ability to lead the Company
going forward."
Mr. Leigh replaces Doug Currie who had been in the role since
January 2010 and has resigned to focus on other business endeavors.
The Board expresses its gratitude to Doug Currie for his
contribution over the past year as President and wishes him success
in his future endeavours.
About Pitchblack Resources Ltd.
Pitchblack has uranium, coal and gold assets in the Yukon
Territory, Canada. The Company is currently reviewing the potential
of these properties and may seek to sell its interest in the
properties.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within
the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking
information includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding
management changes and the impact on the Company of these events.
Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results
to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general
business, economic, competitive, political and social
uncertainties; the actual results of current exploration
activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project
parameters, future prices of mineral prices; and risks of the
mining industry. There can be no assurance that such information
will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events
could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.
Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to
update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with
applicable securities laws.
NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES
PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX
VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR
ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE.
Contacts: Pitchblack Resources Ltd. Frederic W.R. Leigh
President and Chief Executive Officer 416-861-5933
fleigh@forbesmanhattan.com
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