Ready Set Gold Corp is boosting its exploration team with the addition of mining veteran Robert Middleton as its new vice president, exploration.
Middleton has over 40 years of experience in the junior mining sector, having formed seven exploration companies with one being purchased by a major.
A statement from Ready Set Gold called Middleton a “pioneer” in geology-geophysics, and lists a number of “firsts” for the new vice president: first geophysicist for the Ontario Department of Mines, completing airborne surveys in many areas of the world and introducing the gravity mapping program for Ontario.
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An award-winning explorer, Middleton was involved in the discoveries of the Bell Creek and Golden Giant (Hemlo) mines, and has helped to bring several mines into production.
"Mr Middleton's technical skills and experience are highly recognized in the global mining industry, and he is credited with being directly involved in major discoveries in Ontario (Hemlo and Bell Creek), which have similar geologic characteristics to the mineral rights held by Ready Set Gold,” CEO Christian Scovenna said in a statement.
“We are excited to have him join us, and we look forward to benefitting from his contributions as we embark on our plans to further explore the company's 100% consolidated interest in the Northshore Gold Project, located in the western section of the Schreiber-Hemlo Greenstone Belt in Ontario, Canada."
Former vice president of exploration Brad Lazich will provide services to the company in a consulting capacity and will work with Middleton to ensure a smooth transition, according to the firm.
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