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American Tungsten Corp. Announces Addition to Board of Directors
Vancouver, BC, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Tungsten Corp. (CSE:TUNG) (OTCQB:DEMRF) (FSE:RK9) (“American Tungsten” or the “Company”) announces today the appointment of James (Jim) Whittaker to the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) and, the resignation of Adam Virani from the Board. The Board extends its sincere appreciation to Mr. Virani for his valuable contributions and lending his technical expertise during his tenure with the Company and wishes him well in his futu
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