TSX-V: AU
ST. JOHN'S, Dec. 3, 2019 /CNW/ - Aurion Resources Ltd.
(TSX VENTURE: AU) ("Aurion" or the "Company") is pleased
to announce the appointment of Mr. Kerry E.
Sparkes, M. Sc., P. Geo to the Board of Directors.
"We are excited to welcome Kerry to the Aurion Board of
Directors," said David Lotan,
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aurion. "His long career and
expertise in mineral exploration and major transactions will be of
significant value to our team."
About Kerry E.
Sparkes:
Mr. Sparkes has over 30 years experience in the mineral
exploration business as both an exploration geologist and
executive. His career has included the exploration, delineation and
development of 2 major Canadian deposits, both of which were the
subject of takeovers. He is currently the Vice President-Geology
for Franco-Nevada Corp. and was previously Vice
President-Exploration at Rainy River Resources Ltd., Vice
President-Exploration at Messina Minerals, Inc., Senior Geologist
at Voisey's Bay Nickel Co. Ltd., Exploration Manager of Archean
Resources Ltd., as well as President of Sparkes Consulting,
Inc.
Mr. Sparkes has previously held a number of board seats,
including the Board of Directors of Sphinx Resources Ltd., Knight
Metals Ltd., and was a founder and director of Orla Mining Ltd.
He received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the
Memorial University of Newfoundland.,
and started his career as an exploration geologist for Noranda
Exploration Co. Ltd.
Options Granted to Mr. Sparkes
In connection with the appointment to the Board, Mr. Sparkes has
been issued 100,000 stock options at the commencement of his term,
which shall vest in two equal tranches of 50,000 shares six (6)
months and twelve (12) months after their date of grant. The
options shall be priced at $1.79, and
exercisable for five (5) years.
About Aurion Resources Ltd.
Aurion Resources Ltd. (Aurion) is a Canadian exploration company
listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V:AU). Aurion's strategy is
to generate or acquire early stage precious metals exploration
opportunities and advance them through direct exploration by our
experienced team or by business partnerships and joint venture
arrangements. Aurion's current focus is exploring on its Flagship
Risti and Launi projects, as well as advancing joint venture
arrangements with Kinross Gold Corp., B2 Gold Corp., and Strategic
Resources Inc. in Finland.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Michael Basha, Chief Executive
Officer
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.
SOURCE Aurion Resources Ltd.