VANCOUVER, Oct. 11, 2017 /CNW/ - Callinex Mines Inc. (the
"Company" or "Callinex") (TSX-V: CNX; OTCQX: CLLXF Callinex is
pleased to announce that it has appointed John J.(JJ) O'Donnell as
the Company's Vice President of Exploration. Mr. O'Donnell has over
30 years of experience in exploration for base and precious metals
rich volcanogenic massive sulphide ("VMS") deposits within
North America. Mr. O'Donnell will
lead the Company's technical team and planned ramp-up of
exploration activities in the Bathurst and Flin
Flon mining districts. Prior to joining Callinex, Mr.
O'Donnell served as VP of Exploration for Selwyn Chihong Mining,
Ltd. where he was instrumental in the exploration and development
of the Howards Pass Deposit, one of the largest undeveloped zinc
deposits in the world.
Max Porterfield, President and
CEO, stated, "We are pleased to have J.J. focused on our zinc
assets in both the Bathurst and
Flin Flon Mining Districts. His over 30 years of experience in
exploration for zinc-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits
further strengthens our technical team. We believe his
contributions will be integral to aggressively advancing our
project portfolio within the current zinc market."
J.J. O'Donnell, VP Exploration,
stated, "I'm eager to rejoin Callinex and help advance the company.
I believe the properties the Company has assembled in the last two
years fit well with my expertise. I'm excited to advance these
projects in the rising zinc market, where current prices have
already exceeded a ten year high."
Prior to Mr. O'Donnell's role as Vice President of Exploration
for Selwyn Chihong Mining, he served as the CEO of Callinex from
2010 to 2013 and was instrumental in the acquisition of part of the
Pine Bay Project. From 1992 to 2005 he held various positions with
HudBay Minerals with experience in four separate mine operations
including Senior Mine Geologist at the Callinan/ 777 Mine. Mr
O'Donnell played a key role in the discovery, feasibility, and
development of the flagship 777 Mine.
About Callinex Mines Inc.
Callinex Mines Inc. (TSX-V: CNX ; OTCQX: CLLXF) is advancing
its portfolio of zinc rich deposits located in established Canadian
mining jurisdictions. The portfolio is highlighted by its
Nash Creek and Superjack deposits
in the Bathurst Mining District of New
Brunswick. Callinex is actively drilling these projects in
support of an updated resource estimate and maiden PEA planned for
Q1 2018.
Additionally, Callinex is actively exploring its projects in
the Flin Flon Mining District of Manitoba which notably include the Pine Bay
and Big Island Projects. These projects are located within 25 km to
an operating processing facility that requires additional ore
within four years.
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accuracy of this release.
Some statements in this news release contain forward-looking
information. These statements include, but are not limited to,
statements with respect to future expenditures. These statements
address future events and conditions and, as such, involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially
different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by the statements. Such factors include, among
others, the ability to complete the proposed drill program and the
timing and amount of expenditures. Except as required under
applicable securities laws, Callinex does not assume the obligation
to update any forward-looking statement.
SOURCE Callinex Mines Inc.