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Roscan Gold Appoints Mr. Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan (“Venkat”), Former CEO of AngloGold Ashanti to Board of Directors
February 8, 2021 GMT
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / February 8, 2021 / Roscan Gold Corporation (“Roscan” or the “Company”) (TSXV:ROS)(FSE:2OJ)(OTC PINK:RCGCF) is pleased to announce that Mr. Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan (“Venkat”), has joined the Board of Directors of Roscan, as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Venkat a Mining Executive is widely known in the gold sector, where he built an exceptional 30+ year track record leading multinational organizations through transformative change, while fostering and maintaining relationships with investors, financiers, and governments. Venkat brings an exceptional skillset in corporate finance and merger and acquisition (M&A).
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Pretivm Provides COVID-19 Update at Brucejack
Pretium Resources IncFebruary 8, 2021 GMT
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Pretium Resources Inc. (TSX/NYSE: PVG) (“Pretivm” or the “Company”) today announced that it is currently managing 9 cases of COVID-19 among employees and contractors at the Brucejack Mine in British Columbia. All are in isolation, remain in good health and have exhibited limited symptoms. In partnership with the local health authority, BC Northern Health, contact tracing was undertaken to determine the potential for additional exposures. Close contacts, identified through the tracing process, have been notified and moved into isolation. Isolation protocols will remain in effect for the duration established by Northern Health, with regular monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms.
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Arizona Metals Corp Announces Second Drill Rig Added to Kay Mine; Key Local Support Reaffirmed for Kay Mine Development
February 8, 2021 GMT
TORONTO (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 8, 2021
Arizona Metals Corp. (TSXV:AMC, OTCQB:AZMCF) (the “Company” or “Arizona Metals”) announces that a second drill rig was mobilized to the Kay Mine property on Wednesday, February 3 rd, 2021 and will start turning today (Figure 1). This addition will accelerate drilling under the fully-funded Phase 2 program, which will consist of a minimum of 11,000 m in 29 core drill holes. This expansion drill program will test for new VMS lenses in anticlinal hinge zones identified to the north and south of recent drilling, as well as the up-plunge and down-plunge extensions of known hinges (Figure 2). Drilling will begin at the Kay Mine targets and progress to targets on strike (north and south) of the Kay Mine, and the
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Fortuna announces Board changes
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc.February 8, 2021 GMT
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) announces that Simon Ridgway has stepped down as director and Chair of the Board of the Company. With the renewed strength in the mining and metals sector, he will be focusing his efforts on the exploration companies under his management, which is his passion.
Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, commented, “On my own behalf and on behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Simon for his invaluable contributions and insights throughout his tenure as a director. He was a founder of the Company 16 years ago, and in his position as Chair of the Board, has guided Fortuna’s strong growth over the years.” Mr. Ganoza continued, “While his absence from the Board will be missed, we are ple
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Brilliant Under Pressure: Global Diamond Market Shows Resilience In An Unprecedented Year
February 8, 2021 GMT
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MOSCOW, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ While the diamond industry suffered during the Covid-19 crisis, it still managed to keep its sparkle. Lockdowns, travel restrictions and economic uncertainty pushed diamond jewelry sales down by 15 percent in 2020 with most of the decline happening in the first and second quarters. But faced with store closures, diamond retail sales pivoted online, and benefited from consumers who could not spend on travel or experiences choosing diamond jewelry instead. Demand returned during the fourth quarter, culminating in a strong holiday season across the globe.