Langley, B.C. / ACCESSWIRE / September 18, 2014 / NioGold Mining Corporation (TSX-V:NOX.V - News) (OTCQX:NOXGF - News) ("NioGold") is pleased to announce that Mr. Robert Wares has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Michael Iverson will be assuming the office of Executive Vice President, Business Development and will remain on the Board of Directors.
Mr. Wares is a professional geologist with over 35 years experience in mineral exploration and development. He was responsible for the discovery of the Canadian Malartic bulk tonnage gold deposit, which was subsequently developed by Osisko Mining Corporation into one of Canada's largest gold producers.
Mr. Wares stated: "I am very pleased to take on the new leadership of Niogold. The Company holds excellent properties in the Abitibi Gold Belt, including its flagship Marban property located just 15 kilometres northeast of the Canadian Malartic mine. I plan to focus efforts on increasing gold resources on this property with the longer term objective of transitioning Niogold into the Abitibi's next gold producer."
NioGold Mining Corporation - << On Canada's Golden Highway >>
NioGold Mining Corporation is a mineral exploration and development company focused on gold. The Company's main projects are located in the prolific Abitibi gold mining district, Quebec. The district has produced over 45 million ounces of gold since the 1930's and presently encompasses six producing gold mines. NioGold's land holdings within the Abitibi presently cover 130km2 and encompass four former gold producers, namely the Norlartic, Kierens (First Canadian), Marban and Malartic Hygrade mines that collectively produced 640,000 ounces of gold.
NioGold's experienced and qualified technical team are overseeing the advancement of these projects, targeting expansion of the resource base.
NioGold invites you to visit the company website at www.niogold.com.
For information on NioGold Mining Corporation contact:
Michael A. Iverson Dale Paruk
miverson@niogold.com dparuk@niogold.com
Tel: (604) 856-9887 Tel: (604) 662-4505
Toll-free: (877) 642-6200
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