NV Gold Appoints Dr. Marcus Johnston, Ph.D as VP Exploration
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NV Gold Appoints Dr. Marcus Johnston, Ph.D as VP Exploration
February 06 , 201 9 - Vancouver, British Columbia – NV Gold Corporation (TSX.V:
NVX; OTC Pink: NVGLF) (“NV Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that
Dr. Marcus Johnston has joined the Company as Vice President of Exploration , after
serving as a consultant and Exploration Manager for NV Gold since early 2018.
“I am pleased to welcome Dr. Marcus Johnston to NV Gold’s executive management team
as VP Exploration, after assisting the Company as Exploration Manager over the past
year,” John E. Watson, Chairman of NV Gold commented. “We are currently
reviewing multiple priority accretive exploration projects i n preparation for the 2019
season, with the objective of securing an advanced mineral project to actively explore
utilizing our multiple extensive geological databases, and in -house technical team and
Board. Dr. Johnston’s extensive experience of evaluatin g and exploring properties in
Nevada, will play a key role in advancing our mineral property portfolio in 2019. With a
tight corporate share structure, low burn rate, and focused management team, we look
forward to a positive year ahead. I wish to thank our supportive and patient shareholders,
as displayed in the recent AGM voting, as we ensure we select and advance key mineral
properties for exploration.”
Dr. Marcus Johnston, PhD in Economic Geology, brings more than 20 years of experience
in exploration and mining, with an emphasis on mineral systems in Nevada. Dr. Johnston
has consulted to various private groups over the past four years, including NV Gold, since
early 2018. Prior to this, he has worked with Renaissance Gold Inc., Victoria Gold Corp.,
and Newmont Gold Corp. Dr. Johnston began his research on Carlin-type deposits in 1997,
which led directly to the discovery of the Helen Zone (current resource is 713,000 oz gold
and 237,000 oz silver) near the old Cove open pit in north -central Nevada, and
revitalization of the entire McCoy mining district (now owne d by Premier Gold Mines
Ltd.). Dr. Johnston has evaluated more than 500 properties in Nevada, and played an
integral role in advancing numerous exploration projects and activ e mines. Dr. Johnston
holds a BSc from George Mason University, an MSc from the University of North Carolina
Wilmington, a PhD from the Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology
at the University of Nevada, Reno , and is an active member and former President and
Director of the Geological Society of Nevada.
NV Gold reports the strong support and re-election of John Watson (Chairman and CEO),
Peter A. Ball (President & COO), Dr. Quinton Hennigh, Dr. Odin Christensen, and Alfred
“Alf” Stewart as Directors of the Company at its annual general meeting held January 30,
2019. At the meeting, the Company's shareholders also approved the renewal of the
Company's stock option plan and the re-appointment of Davidson & Company LLP as
auditors of the Company, as set out in the Company's management information circul ar
dated December 11, 2018.
The Company announces that it has granted incentive stock options to an officer and
consultant under its Stock Option Plan entitling them to purchase an aggregate of u p
to 3 75,000 common shares of the Company. The stock option s are exercisab le on or
before January 30, 2024 at a price of $0.17 per share. In addition to receiving stock
options , Dr. Johnston will also receive a one -time bonus of 190,000 shares of the
Company in respe ct of his appointment , subject to TSX Venture Exchange acceptance .
About NV Gold Corporation
NV Gold is a junior exploration company based in Vancouver, British Columbia that is
focused on delivering value through mineral discoveries. Leveraging its highly
experienced in-house technical knowledge, NV Gold’s geological team intends to utilize
its geological da tabases, which contains a vast treasury of field knowledge spanning
decades of research and exploration, combined with a portfolio of mineral properties in
Nevada, to prioritize key projects for focused exploration programs.
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
John E. Watson
Chairman and CEO
For further information, visit the Company’s website at www.nvgoldcorp.com or
contact:
Peter A. Ball, President & COO
Phone: 1 -888-363-9883
Email: [email protected]
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owner of the Properties and the Database s and other future plans and objectives of the Company,
including exploration plans, are forward -looking statements that involve various risks and
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