Dr. Christian G. Derosier, P.Geo. - Joins Apella’s Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DR. CHRISTIAN G. DEROSIER, P.GEO. - JOINS APELLA’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Vancouver, BC – January 20th, 2012
Apella Resources Inc. (TSX.V: “APA”), (U.S.A. OTCQX: “APAFF”), and (Frankfurt Symbol: “NWN”) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christian G. Derosier to the Company’s Board of Directors. Dr. Derosier’s experience and knowledge will contribute considerably in the development of Apella’s extensive Quebec Vanadium-Iron-Titanium assets. In addition, Dr. Derosier’s vast international experience will prove invaluable.
In 1966, Dr. Derosier received his Diploma in Physical, Chemical, and Natural Sciences (S.P.C.N.) from the University of Paris, France; followed by his M.Sc., Geology in 1969 and his D.Sc. Geology in 1971, both also from the University of Paris. Christian is a member of the Order of Geologists of Quebec and the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. He is fluent in both French and English and as well, has working knowledge of Spanish, Arabian and German.
Dr. Derosier has served as a Director of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada and as both a Vice- President and a President of the Quebec Prospectors Association. In addition, Dr. Derosier is very experienced in the workings of exploration companies having, over the past 20 years, served as a Founder, Director and President of a number of Canadian junior exploration firms.
Dr. Derosier has more than 40 years of exploration and mining experience. He has extensive worldwide experience working on and heading up exploration programs in such countries as Canada, USA, Columbia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador, People’s Republic of China, Belgium, France, Cameroon, Guinea, Ghana, Madagascar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Haiti, and Guyana.
Over his career, Dr. Derosier has headed up a wide range of worldwide assignments for dozens of Canadian and International exploration and mining companies. This has included some very notable experience in eastern Canada and Quebec where he has managed exploration and prospecting programs; carried out Economic Impact Studies; arranged mining financings; supervised extensive drill programs; evaluated mineral deposits and producing mines; compiled inventories of resources and reserves; ore reserve calculations; and has been involved in notable discoveries.
Aside from his vast general experience in international and domestic undertakings, Dr. Derosier is very familiar with the specific Quebec and Ontario mining camps in which Apella’s Canadian assets are located; especially Chibougamau and Matagami. Some highlights of Dr. Derosier’s experience in these areas would include:
- Dr. Derosier participated in the discovery of a 2 million ton copper deposit near Chibougamau (the Corner Bay
Project), Quebec; which was being placed into production by neighboring Campbell Mines. Apella currently controls key exploration claims adjoining this deposit.
- Christian was involved in the financing and discovery of the Gonzague-Langlois polymetallic mine in Lebel sur
Quevillon (VSM Resources, 1989) which was sold to Cambior and is now owned and operated by Breakwater Resources.
- Dr. Derosier has been involved in programs for increasing and proving the reserves of two titaniferous ore
deposits around the Lac Allard ilmenite deposit, Quebec; proving ore reserves of an asbestos deposit of 100 million tonnes near Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada, for Rio Algom Mines Ltd.; carried out an evaluation and ore reserve calculations for an asbestos deposit of 100 million tonnes near Chibougamau, Quebec.
Dr. Derosier’s past involvement with Apella includes holding the position of Vice President – Exploration responsible for the exploration and development of the Lac Dore, Lac Dore North, Iron-T and Game Changer Vanadium-Iron-Titanium Projects. Dr. Derosier was very instrumental in Apella’s screening and acquisition of these key Apella projects. He has provided his expertise as the QP under National Instrument 43-101 on these projects.
Dr. Derosier, P.Geo commented, “I am very pleased to be joining the Board of Apella at this pivotal time when it is planning to develop a number of very significant Vanadium-Iron-Titanium assets. I am very familiar with the merits of the projects and confident of the Apella team I will be working with.”
Apella’s Chairman Patrick O’Brien, ICD.D stated, “Dr. Derosier brings more than 40 years of valuable experience in the industry to our team. Christian brings a wealth of Canadian mining expertise to the Board and will prove instrumental as we move the Lac Dore and Iron-T deposits forward toward production. Apella is very pleased to welcome, such a knowledgeable and experienced geologist as Dr. Christian Derosier to our Company’s Board of Directors.”
Mr. Robert Collette, a director of Apella Resources Inc. since November 2010, has relinquished his position on Apella’s Board of Directors to enable Dr. Christian Derosier’s appointment. The Company would like to thank Robert for his contribution of time and expertise while serving on our Company’s Board of Directors. Prior to joining Apella’s Board of Directors, Mr. Collette initially served Apella as a member of Company’s Advisory Board. Apella is pleased to announce that Mr. Collette has agreed to re-join Apella’s Advisory Board and continue to assist the Company attain its goals.
Prior to joining Apella, Mr. Collette had a distinguished career with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and other federal public service sectors culminating with his appointment a Canada’s Ambassador to the Swiss Federal Council with concurrent accreditation to the Principality of Liechtenstein in 2005. Mr. Collette’s other appointments included: Canada’s Chief of Protocol; Canada’s Ambassador to the Philippines; Minister (Commercial) and Deputy Head of Mission at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, China; and, Personal Representative of the Prime Minister of Canada for La Francophonie. Mr. Collette is now President of RCBI Inc.
In summary, Mr. Collette’s professional career included the following highlights:
- Seven years as Canada’s Ambassador to the Philippines and Switzerland;
- Two Years as Canada’s Chief of Protocol;
- Fourteen years as a Trade Commissioner including the following assignments: six years in Beijing including three years as Minister (Commercial) and Deputy Head of Mission; Director of Investment and Science and Technology Programs at Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Director, Trade and Investment Relations with Africa and the Middle East; and Deputy Director, Trade, Investment and Science and Technology Relations with Western Europe;
- Ten years with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), including two postings in Kuala Lumpur and Yaoundé;
- 18 years of experience living and working ‘on-the-ground’, in developing and developed countries (China, Malaysia, Cameroon, Philippines, Switzerland and Italy);
- Extensive experience as a Manager of human and financial resources.
Additional information will be contained on the Company’s website at www.apellaresources.com or the company can be contacted at 604-683-8990.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF APELLA RESOURCES INC.
“Patrick D. O’Brien”
Patrick D. O’Brien, ICD.D – Chairman
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