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Canstar Strengthens Technical Advisory Board with the Appointment of Geologist and VMS Mineralization Expert, Dr. Stephen J. Piercey, P.Geo., FGC
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2025) - Canstar Resources Inc. (TSXV: ROX) (OTC Pi...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Canstar Strengthens Technical Advisory Board with the Appointment of Geologist and VMS Mineralization Expert, Dr. Stephen J. Piercey, P.Geo., FGCToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2025) - Canstar Resources Inc. (TSXV: ROX) (OTC Pink: CSRNF) (\"Canstar or the \"Company\") has appointed Dr. Stephen J. Piercey, P.Geo., FGC to its Technical & Advisory Board. Dr. Piercey's recognized expertise in volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) mineralization—particularly within the Newfoundland Appalachians—will be a significant asset to Canstar's expanding exploration programs and its recently announced $11.5 million strategic joint venture with VMS Mining Corporation (VMSC). Dr. Piercey will support Canstar's technical team as the Company advances its exploration efforts in partnership with VMSC. The recently launched JV targets underexplored areas within the Buchans-Mary March VMS corridor, an area that has yielded some of the highest-grade polymetallic mineralization globally.This appointment further strengthens Canstar's technical capabilities and underscores its dedication to data-driven, scientifically rigorous exploration in one of Canada's most prolific but underexplored VMS districts. \"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Piercey to our team at a pivotal time in the Company's evolution,\" said Juan Carlos Giron Jr., President & CEO of Canstar. \"His deep understanding of VMS deposits, including those of the Newfoundland Appalachians makes him an ideal technical advisor as we execute on our exploration strategy in Newfoundland. His appointment reflects our commitment to scientific excellence and our focus on technically rigorous exploration.\"Alignment with Canstar's Strategic ObjectivesCanstar's ongoing exploration focus in Newfoundland—including the recently announced VMSC JV—aligns closely with Dr. Piercey's area of specialization. His appointment brings several immediate benefits:Deep Newfoundland Expertise: As a native Newfoundlander and University Research Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), Dr. Piercey understands both the geology and community dynamics of Central Newfoundland and surrounding VMS districts.Technical Leadership: His expertise in interpreting hydrothermal alteration systems, conducting lithogeochemical surveys, and deploying real-time portab...