VANCOUVER, May 25 /CNW/ - Norsemont Mining Inc. ("Norsemont") is pleased
announce the appointment of Brian Soregaroli as VP Corporate Communications.
Mr. Soregaroli will provide the Company with expertise in corporate
communications, Investor Relations, finance and marketing.
Mr. Soregaroli has been involved in the mining industry for over 20
years, with experience including field exploration, laboratory analysis,
environmental permitting and policy, financing and most recently as Manager of
Investor Communications with Yukon Zinc Corporation (formerly Expatriate
Resources Ltd.). In that role, he was responsible for all aspects of investor
relations, including institutional and retail presentations, financings and
analyst tours. Mr. Soregaroli holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the
University of British Columbia and an MBA from Simon Fraser University.
Mr. Soregaroli will work closely with management and the board of
directors to leverage his experience to Norsemont's advantage by building on
the company's current corporate communications program. He will manage
corporate communication activities such as road shows, conferences, media
relations, marketing, the corporate web site, strategic research, investor
data management and news releases.
"We are delighted to attract such a talented and well respected
individual as Mr. Soregaroli to our team. His ability to effectively
communicate the value of the company's properties to an extensive network of
investor contacts within North America and Europe will help create greater
awareness of Norsemont," stated Marc E. Levy, President & CEO of Norsemont
Mining Inc.
Also, Norsemont has granted 110,000 incentive stock options to certain
employees and consultants, exercisable at $2.70 per share. The options are
exercisable for a period of five years from the date of grant in accordance
with the terms of the company's plan. The grant is subject to the policies of
the TSX-V Exchange.
Norsemont Mining is a well-structured and financed exploration company
working in the Americas, with a focus on Peru. The Company is currently
drilling the Constancia Cu-Au-Mo project, and exploration is underway at the
Amata Ag-Au property acquired from Rio Tinto. Norsemont recently completed
financings totaling $14 million.
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responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of this release. We seek
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