African Gold Group Appoints W. Durand Eppler & Henry Reimer To Newly Established Advisory Board.TORONTO -- African Gold Group, Inc., ("AGG AGG Aggregate AGG Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz AGG African Gold Group, Inc. AGG Arnall Golden Gregory LLP (Atlanta, GA) AGG Aggravated AGG Asociación de Gerentes de Guatemala ") (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension VENTURE:AGG), a gold exploration and development company with strategic mineral concessions on three of Ghana's most prolific gold belts, today announced that Mr. W. Durand (Randy) Eppler and Mr. Henry (Hank) Reimer have accepted appointments to AGG's newly created Advisory Board. AGG established the Advisory Board in order to draw on the knowledge and unique expertise of mining industry veterans, whose appointments further enhance the depth of knowledge and range of skills that currently exist within the Company. Both of the new appointees have built their respective international reputations and industry profiles through decades of service and achievements in the mining sector. In a joint statement, Messers. Eppler and Reimer said: "We feel African Gold Group, Inc., has established an excellent foundation within one of the premier gold jurisdictions in the world - Ghana, West Africa West Africa A region of western Africa between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea. It was largely controlled by colonial powers until the 20th century. West African adj. & n. . The AGG team has the requisite diversification of skill sets and African experience to enable the Company to grow and add value for the shareholders. We are determined to make a meaningful contribution to this effort. Moreover, we are delighted to be a part of what we consider to be a first-class, significant and exciting opportunity within the gold sector." Mr. Eppler joined Newmont Mining Newmont Mining Corporation NYSE: NEM, based in Denver, Colorado, USA, is one of the world's largest producers of gold, with active mines in, Nevada, Indonesia, Australia/New Zealand, Ghana, and Peru. Some smaller operations include Bolivia, Mexico, and Canada. Corporation ("Newmont") in 1995, as Vice President of Corporate Planning and until August 2004, served in a variety of corporate development roles, most recently as Vice President of Newmont Capital, Newmont's merchant banking arm. During his tenure at Newmont, Mr. Eppler played a critical role in many of Newmont's international acquisitions and joint ventures. In 2002, Mr. Eppler led Newmont's initiatives into Ghana, where he was responsible for negotiating Newmont's Investment Agreement with the Government of Ghana. These initiatives enabled the successful advancement of Newmont's multi-million ounce Ahafo and Akyem projects that now form the cornerstone of Newmont's continental African strategy. Mr. Eppler also served as President of Newmont Indonesia from 1998 through 2001 and represented Newmont on the Board of Directors of Lihir Gold Limited. Prior to joining Newmont, he was Managing Director of Chemical Securities Inc., an affiliate of Chemical Bank. Mr. Eppler holds a Master's Degree master's degree n. An academic degree conferred by a college or university upon those who complete at least one year of prescribed study beyond the bachelor's degree. Noun 1. in Mineral Economics from the Colorado School of Mines Colorado School of Mines, at Golden; state supported, coeducational; chartered 1874. It was one of the first mineral engineering schools in the United States. . Mr. Hank Reimer, P. Eng P. ENG Professional Engineer P. ENG process engineer . served for 17 years as a mining analyst with Richardson Securities (subsequently acquired by RBC Dominion Securities
(2) (Lights Out Management) See lights out server room. ") as a Director and Senior Mining Analyst, focused on the analysis of mining companies for Institutional clients & LOM's Corporate Finance Department. Since 1992, through to the present, Mr. Reimer has served numerous mining companies as an independent mining consultant, including African Gold Group. Mr. Reimer's past and present directorships of public companies, includes: QGX Ltd., Morrison Petroleum Ltd., Golden Star Resources, Orvana Minerals Corp., and Geomaque Explorations, amongst others. Mr. Reimer is a current member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, The Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, The Toronto Association of Financial Analysts and the Association for Investment Management and Research. African Gold Group, Inc., based in Toronto, is engaged in the identification, acquisition and exploration of prospective gold projects situated along significant gold trends in Ghana, West Africa. AGG's immediate focus is to systematically explore both surface and in particular, subsurface sub·sur·face adj. Of, relating to, or situated in an area beneath a surface, especially the surface of the earth or of a body of water. Adj. 1. targets along three major gold trends: the Sefwi, Asankrangwa and Ashanti Gold Belts. On Behalf of the Board: Kevin J. van Niekerk President and Chief Executive Officer BCE Place, Canada Trust Tower, 27th Floor, 161 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada M5J 2S1 e.mail: info@africangoldgroup.com website: www.africangoldgroup.com The TSX Venture Exchange TSX Venture Exchange Originally called the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX), this was a result of the merger of the Vancouver and Alberta stock exchanges. The goal of TSX Venture Exchange is to provide venture companies with effective access to capital while protecting investors. has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. |
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