MAS Gold Corp (TSX-V:MAS, OTCQB:MSGCF) welcomed Laurie Thomas to the company as its vice president of investor relations and business development. Thomas is a chartered professional accountant and certified professional in investor relations with more than 15 years of qualified experience.
"Bringing Laurie on board to lead our Investor Relations team in Saskatoon is a welcome addition to the MAS Team of professionals," said Jim Engdahl, CEO of MAS Gold Corp (TSX-V:MAS, OTCQB:MSGCF) in a statement. “Her experience is expected to be a significant benefit in assisting MAS in becoming a leading advanced Canadian gold exploration company focused in the La Ronge Greenstone Gold Belt of northern Saskatchewan.”
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Thomas also brings with her a new network of contacts that is anticipated to prove very positive in expanding the company’s existing shareholder base, noted Engdahl.
Most recently, Thomas held the position of vice president investor relations at Standard Uranium, a junior uranium exploration company. She was responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team accountable for shaping, articulating, and managing the Standard Uranium story and its strategic relationship with key stakeholders.
In addition, Thomas worked with Cameco Corporation (TSX:CCO) for ten years where she held the position of manager, investor relations.
Engdahl added, "We also announce the departure of Lubica Keighery and thank her for the tremendous work she did in laying the framework for the company to progress to the next level. Lubica will continue to work with other Ron Netolitzky companies as well as continue to provide support to MAS as required."
In addition, the company has approved the grant of 5.6 million stock options pursuant to the company's stock option plan. Of the options, 3.25 million were granted to directors and executive officers, with the balance granted to consultants.
The options are exercisable at $0.13 per share and, if not exercised, expire on February 15, 2027, subject to earlier expiration in accordance with the stock option plan and the applicable policies of the TSX Venture exchange.
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