Vancouver, BC, Canada - November 27, 2012, Vancouver, BC, Canada - Vangold Resources, a mineral exploration company, announced that John Robins has been appointed as chairman, Bruce Counts as president and director, and Michael Cooney as a member of the board.
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Mr. Robins is a Professional Geologist based in Vancouver, BC, with more than 25 years of experience as an independent mineral explorer and entrepreneur. He initially worked as a self-employed prospector and geologist in BC and Northern Canada. In 1988, he founded Hunter Exploration Group, one of Canada's most successful private exploration companies. He has also been active in starting several public exploration and development companies culminating in 2011 when he founded the Aurora Mineral Resource Group.
Mr. Robins has years of experience, from grass roots exploration to production is complemented by his success in the capital markets and financing activities. Mr. Robins sits on the Boards of several publicly traded exploration companies including Kaminak Gold Corporation, Kivalliq Energy Corporation, West Melville Metals, Bluestone Resources, and Troon Ventures. He is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Geology.
Mr. Counts has been involved in the mineral exploration industry for more than 25 years. Between 1992 and 1997 he was employed by BHP Minerals Canada and was an integral member of the team responsible for the discovery and development of the Ekati Diamond Mine. In 1997 Bruce joined Dia Met Minerals Ltd. and was senior consultant on their international portfolio of projects until the sale of the company in 2001.
Following this, Mr. Counts consulted to junior exploration companies until 2004, when he became President and CEO of Bluestone Resources Inc. Bruce is also founder and Director of West Melville Metals Inc. Mr. Counts also has a unique background in Papua New Guinea having lived and spent significant amounts of time in there over a 35 year period. He holds a degree in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is a Professional Geophysicist. ■