TSX-V: SIL
VANCOUVER, Dec. 10, 2015
/CNW/ - SilverCrest Metals Inc. ("SilverCrest Metals" or the
"Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Rapsch as Vice President, Corporate
Communications.
Mr. Rapsch has a decade of in-depth investor relations and
corporate communications experience. He joins SilverCrest Metals
after four years at SilverCrest Mines Inc. ("SilverCrest Mines")
which was recently acquired by another precious metal
producer. He was responsible for the implementation,
management and execution of all marketing and investor relations
related programs, including but not limited to communicating with
retail and institutional investors across North America and Europe. During Mr. Rapsch's tenure at
SilverCrest Mines it was nominated as a finalist at the
17th annual IR Magazine Reward in the category for "Best
IR by a TSX Venture Exchange-listed company" in 2014.
N. Eric Fier, President &
CEO, stated, "Michael was largely responsible for the marketing
success of SilverCrest Mines in the past four years by expanding
our communications, implementing marketing programs and continually
building a shareholder and investor network. He is committed to
success, and we are looking forward to his continued contributions
towards our efforts to advance SilverCrest Metals to become another
success story in the junior resource sector."
The Company announces the grant of stock options to directors,
officers, employees and consultants for 2,340,000 common
shares of the Company at an exercise price of $0.16 per share for a five year term expiring
December 9, 2020. Of the stock
options granted, 175,000 will be subject to an 18‑month vesting
schedule pursuant to which 25% shall vest immediately as of the
date of grant and a further 25% every 6 months thereafter.
ABOUT SILVERCREST METALS INC.
SilverCrest is a Canadian precious metals exploration company
headquartered in Vancouver, BC,
that is focused on new discoveries, value-added acquisitions and
targeting production in Mexico's
historic precious metal districts. The Company is led by a proven
management team in all aspects of the precious metal mining sector,
including the pioneering of a responsible "phased approach"
business model taking projects from discovery, finance, on time and
on budget construction, and production with subsequent increased
value to shareholders.
N. Eric Fier, CPG,
P.Eng
President
& CEO
SilverCrest
Metals Inc.
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Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
SOURCE SilverCrest Metals Inc.