Chris Donaldson appointed as CEO and Director of Skarb Exploration Corp.
Chris Donaldson appointed as CEO and Director
of Skarb Exploration Corp.
Vancouver, BC, October 1st, 2020 – Skarb Exploration Corp. (CSE: SKRB) (“Skarb” or the “Company”) is
pleased to announce that Chris Donaldson has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and a Director
of the Company, effective immediately. The Company also announces its intention to change the
corporate name and conduct business as Outback Goldfields Corporation subject to shareholder and any
regulatory approvals.
“We are extremely pleased that Chris will lead our company as we plan to acquire and advance an
outstanding package of properties in and around the historic goldfields of Fosterville and Ballarat (see
previous announcement dated August 25, 2020),” commented Craig Parry, Chairman. “Chris is well
recognized in the mining industry, has a proven track record of leading companies in capital markets,
corporate development and government and community relations. We look forward to him joining our
team and helping to build value for our shareholders.”
Incoming CEO and Director, Chris Donaldson stated “I have looked at many opportunities over the last
year, but the opportunity presented with Skarb to acquire and advance projects in such a high grade, low
cost mining jurisdiction while being supported by Craig Parry made it an easy decision.”
About Chris Donaldson
Mr. Donaldson is an experienced executive with a 25-year track record of raising funds and building out
new investment channels for both public and private companies.
From 2013 to 2020, Chris held the dual role of Director, Corporate Development with Western Copper
and Gold (NYSE American and TSX listed) as well as Director, Corporate Development and Community
with Casino Mining Corporation.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the University of Western Ontario and has taken the
Canadian Securities Course and the Investor Relations program at Ivey Business School. Chris is the
founding director and former Chairman of the Society of Investor Relations in Mining (SIREM), has been
active within the Yukon Mining Alliance, the boards of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce, the Yukon
Chamber of Mines and served for many years as a Director of the Pacific Salmon Foundation.
About Skarb Exploration
Skarb Exploration (soon to be re-named and operate as Outback Goldfields) is a gold exploration company
acquiring assets in the historic high-grade, low-cost mining district of Victoria, Australia.
The Company has entered into a letter of intent to acquire a package of highly prospective properties
adjacent and in the vicinity of Kirkland Lakes Fosterville Gold Mine and a Newmont Gold ’s recently
purchased land claims in Victoria, Australia. The company was founded by Craig Parry who has an enviable
track record of delivering shareholder value.
On behalf of the board
Craig Parry, Chairman
Skarb Exploration Corp.
For Enquiries:
Chris Donaldson, CEO and Director
Direct: +1 604 813 3931
or
www.skarbexploration.ca
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