BMEX Gold Inc (CVE:BMEX) announced it had appointed veteran mining engineer Christopher Wild as its chief geologist.
New executive Wild has over 35 years of experience in mining and mineral exploration in Canada, Africa and South America, including many years at KGHM International and Imperial Metals.
Vancouver-based BMEX told investors that Wild will oversee its exploration program, focusing primarily on the King Tut and Dunlop Bay properties within the Abitibi Greenstone Belt in Quebec.
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“I have worked with Chris in the past and he is a seasoned geologist and valuable team player and I am confident in his ability to lead our exploration efforts at BMEX and contribute to our future success,” BMEX’s new CEO, Warner Uhl, told shareholders.
Wild said in a statement that he “immediately” accepted the role when Uhl approached him with the opportunity.
"I have worked on a wide range of mineral exploration projects and believe that BMEX has assembled an excellent land package in one of the most prolific areas for gold globally. The company is well financed for exploration and I am keen to lead the program."
BMEX has a 100% working interest in the 5,206 hectare King Tut project and the 4,226 Dunlop Bay project, both in Quebec.
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