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Sarama Resources Announces Appointment of Dr. Glen Masterman as a Non-Executive Director
VANCOUVER , Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Sarama Resources Ltd. (the " Company " or " Sarama ") is...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nVANCOUVER, Oct. 1, 2014 /CNW/ - Sarama Resources Ltd. (the \"Company\" or \"Sarama\") is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Glen Masterman as a Non-Executive Director of Sarama. \n\nGlen has more than 20 years of experience in precious metals exploration, resource development and business development and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board of Sarama. Most recently, Glen served as Senior Vice-President, Exploration for Kinross Gold Corporation (\"Kinross\"), where he managed global exploration activities and led teams on a number of important new, near-mine discoveries in Russia and Chile. \n\nAs head of exploration, Glen significantly enhanced Kinross' strength in global exploration and was ultimately responsible for delivering programs to replenish annual gold production. Glen also oversaw exploration at the Tasiast mine in Mauritania which resulted in a major resource expansion and additional discoveries. Prior to Kinross, Glen was General Manager, Exploration for Bolnisi Gold, an Australian company that discovered and developed the Palmarejo silver and gold mine in northern Mexico. He commenced his career with WMC Resources and later joined Goldfields Exploration Ltd and Placer Dome Asia Pacific. \n\nGlen graduated with a B.Sc.(Honours) from the University of Melbourne and earned his PhD from the University of Tasmania.\n\nSarama's President and CEO, Andrew Dinning commented:\n\n\"We are delighted that Glen has joined the Board of Sarama. His experience and skill set is highly complementary to our current board and his guidance will be invaluable in assisting the Company to drive forward its business development and exploration activities.\n\nOn behalf of the Board and management I would like to welcome Glen, and we look forward to leveraging his considerable expertise and knowledge as we develop our company.\"\n\nFor further information on the Company's activities, please contact:Andrew Dinning or Paul Schmiede e: [email protected] t: +61 (0) 8 9363 7600\n\nNeither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. \n\n\nAbout Sarama Resources Ltd\n\nSarama Resources Ltd (TSX-V: SWA) is a West African focused gold explorer with substantial l...