Prospector Of The Year Award Presented To Falconbridge And Alexis Minerals Corporation.VAL D'OR, Quebec -- The Falconbridge Limited (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :FAL FAL FRAME (Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments) Alternatives Laboratory FAL Bundesforschungsanstalt für Landwirtschaft (federal research institute for agriculture, Braunschweig, Germany) .LV)(NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :FAL) and Alexis Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) See AdvancedTCA. ) Team are pleased to announce that they have recently been awarded with the prestigious Prospector of the Year prize by the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association during its annual Quebec 2005 Exploration conference. This award, one of the most prestigious recognitions bestowed by the Quebec mineral exploration sector, recognizes the significance of their West Ansil property base metal discovery in the Rouyn-Noranda Central Mining Camp in March 2005. The property is located 15 kilometres north west of the town of Rouyn-Noranda. Gilles Bouchard, Manager of Copper-Zinc Exploration - North America, Falconbridge Limited stated, "This discovery is more satisfying given that it follows after only four months of mineral exploration in the area. The Alexis-Falconbridge partnership is a great success. We are very proud of the team of geologists and technicians in our Rouyn-Noranda office that have contributed to this discovery's success." Mr. David M. Rigg, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , accepted the award on behalf of the Corporation. Mr. Rigg stated, "This is a significant endorsement for the Alexis - Falconbridge Team by our peers in Quebec's Mining Industry. The award is a testament to the energy and approach of our Board of Directors, our employees and our consultants and reflects recognition of their dedication to exploration and development of our extensive properties in the Abitibi District of Quebec. I am very pleased by this recognition and am very proud of our Team's achievement." Falconbridge Limited and Alexis Minerals Corporation continue to diamond drill on the property so as order to fully evaluate its mineral potential. About Falconbridge Falconbridge Limited is a leader in copper and nickel exploration and development with active interests in integrated zinc and aluminum production. The company is focused on the discovery and development of world class copper and nickel deposits. Falconbridge employs 14,500 workers in its operations in 18 countries. Common shares of Falconbridge are traded on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (FAL) and the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (FAL.LV). Alexis Minerals Corporation (TSX-V: AMC) Alexis Minerals Corporation is a dynamic and aggressive mineral exploration and development company focused on mine discovery in Canada's richest mining regions. With a listing on 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. , the company is lead by a highly-respected management and technical team with a proven mine-finding track record. The company is presently exploring on two large, high-potential property positions in Val d'Or and Rouyn-Noranda. Alexis Minerals Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AMC) |
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