Chesley Andersen Joins Aurora as Vice President, Labrador Affairs
August 01 2008 - 8:55AM
Marketwired
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (TSX: AXU) is pleased to announce
the appointment of Chesley Andersen to the newly created position
of Vice President, Labrador Affairs.
"In creating the Vice President, Labrador Affairs portfolio, we
were seeking to broaden and deepen our understanding of Labrador
and of Labrador Inuit and Innu history, culture, communities and
relationships," said Dr. Mark O'Dea, Aurora's President and CEO.
"Through his very senior experience and understanding of Labrador,
Chesley brings this and more to Aurora's management team. His
contribution to our communications, policies, agreements and
strategies will be a vital part of our community and government
relations, and will lend support and direction to the overall
progress of the Michelin Project."
Based in Labrador, Mr. Andersen will lead and facilitate the
regional and local community consultation process, as well as
create policy for Aurora's activities based on community
involvement, Inuit and Innu culture, and applicable regional
government policies. Mr. Andersen will also have a key role on the
recently created Michelin Project Community Panel and will assist
with the training program Aurora is currently developing. He will
commence working with Aurora on September 15.
Mr. Andersen has over twenty years of experience representing
Labrador Inuit both locally and nationally, with extensive
expertise in business and resource development. He most recently
held the position of Senior Negotiator with the Nunatsiavut
Government. Prior to this, Mr. Andersen served as the Secretary to
the Executive Council of the Nunatsiavut Government, liaising with
senior government representatives and working directly with the
President of the Nunatsiavut Government on economic, legal and
constitutional matters.
Prior to his governmental involvement, Mr. Andersen spent
approximately fifteen years of his career working with the Labrador
Inuit Association (LIA), where he made significant contributions to
the negotiation of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. He
served as the LIA's Mineral Resource Advisor for ten years, during
which time he played a key role in the negotiation of the Impacts
and Benefits Agreement with Inco Ltd. (now Vale Inco) for the
development of the Voisey's Bay nickel project in northern
Labrador.
Mr. Andersen also held posts with the Labrador Inuit Development
Corporation, the business arm of the LIA, and worked nationally in
coordination with other regional Inuit organizations as Vice
President of Inuit Tapirisat of Canada and Coordinator with
Canadian Inuit Business Development Council, both based in
Ottawa.
Chesley was born and raised in the Inuit community of Makkovik
in coastal Labrador and continues to live there today.
ABOUT AURORA
Aurora is a uranium development company focused on the Central
Mineral Belt in coastal Labrador - one of the world's most
promising uranium districts. Aurora is committed to responsible
development, which includes community consultation, lasting local
benefits and the highest standards of safety, health, and
environmental protection. Aurora has no debt and approximately $113
million in cash that is fully liquid and held with a large
commercial bank.
Contacts: Aurora Energy Resources Inc. Andrea Marshall Manager,
Government and Media Relations (709) 726-2223 Aurora Energy
Resources Inc. Dr. Mark O'Dea President and CEO (709) 726-2223
Website: www.aurora-energy.ca
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