VIPR Industries Announces the Appointment of Michael Sandidge as Chief Geologist and Chief Operating Officer
April 20 2009 - 7:00AM
Marketwired
VIPR Industries Inc. (PINK SHEETS: VIPR) ("VIPR") is pleased to
announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Sandidge as Chief Operating
Officer (C.O.O.) and Chief Geologist to the Company, effective
immediately.
Mr. Sandidge has worked as an exploration geologist for more
than 20 years, having worked in more than 50 countries. He is a
Registered Professional Geologist in Washington State (WA State
#2245), USA. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Geological
Sciences from the University of Washington and his Master's Degree
in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas at El Paso. He
has extensive experience in porphyry copper-gold, IOCG (Iron Oxide
Copper Gold), epithermal precious metal, sedimentary-hosted base
metal, ultramafic-mafic base metal, PGM-metal, and sediment-hosted
uranium deposit types around the world. He has authored or
co-authored more than 15 scientific articles relating to structural
geology, metallogenesis, and tectonics.
JC Barbeck, President and CEO of VIPR Industries commented, "We
are delighted to have someone of Mr. Sandidge's caliber and
experience join the company. Mr. Sandidge will be instrumental as
we move forward on developing current properties and to evaluate
any future acquisitions and opportunities, some of which have been
presented to the company by Mr. Sandidge."
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meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
(The "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion,
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statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and
actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any
of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions,
inherent mining risks, market conditions, competitive factors, the
ability to successfully complete additional financings and other
risks described in the Company's filings and website, which all
investors are advised to view at
www.viprindustries.com/motion.asp?menuid=6266&lgid=1&siteid=100382.
For more information please visit www.viprindustries.com.
Contacts: VIPR Industries Inc. Investor Relations (702) 940-0494
Email: info@viprindustries.com Website: www.viprindustries.com