Sitka Gold Corp. Appoints Dawson to its Board of Directors
Sitka Gold Corp.
1500 - 409 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1T2
NEWS RELEASE
CSE: SIG
June 18th, 2019
NR 19-03
www.sitkagoldcorp.com
Sitka Gold Corp. Appoints Dawson to its Board of Directors
VANCOUVER, CANADA – June 18th, 2019: Sitka Gold Corp. (CSE: SIG) (the “Company” or
“Sitka”) is pleased to announce the appointment of J. Greg Dawson to its board of
directors. Mr. Dawson is a successful mining professional bringing over 30 years of
international and domestic industry experience with major, mid-tier and junior companies. The
appointment of Mr. Dawson increases the Company’s board of directors from five to six
individuals.
Cor Coe, chief executive officer of Sitka, stated: "We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Dawson
to our board as Sitka Gold continues to grow as a company and advance its assets. Greg is a
passionate and talented geologist who brings a wealth of experience having worked as a
mineral exploration professional for over 30 years. His experience as an industry executive
along with his successful tenure in various project management positions brings incredible value
to our board.”
J. Greg Dawson, PGeo, is a Professional Geologist with over 30 years of experience in the
mineral exploration industry and is currently Director of Exploration with GroundTruth
Exploration. He holds a BSc in geology from the University of British Columbia and an MSc from
Queens University and is a registered Professional Geoscientist with EGBC. His work
experience includes acting as Vice President, Exploration for Colorado Resources, President
and Vice President, Exploration of Copper Ridge Exploration and serving as District Manager
and General Manager with Teck Exploration Ltd. in Central Asia and South America. He also
spent several years earlier in his career working for the Hunter Dickinson Group and its
associated companies.
In addition, Sitka has granted 750,000 options to directors, officers, employees and consultants
of the Company at a price of 12 cents for a period of 5 years. These options are subject to
regulatory approval and are granted under the Company's stock option plan.
About Sitka Gold Corp.
Sitka Gold Corp. is a mineral exploration company headquartered in Canada and managed by a
team of experienced mining industry professionals. The Company is focused on exploring for
economically viable mineral deposits with its primary emphasis on gold and copper mineral
properties of merit. Sitka currently has an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Adobe Gold
property in Nevada, an option to acquire a 100% interest in the Burro Creek Gold property in
Arizona and owns a 100% interest in its Coppermine River project in Nunavut and the Alpha
Gold property in Nevada. Directors and Management own approximately 36% of the
outstanding shares of Sitka Gold, a solid indication of their alignment with shareholder’s
interests.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
SITKA GOLD CORP.
“Donald Penner”
President and Director
For more information contact:
Donald Penner
President & Director
or
Cor Coe
CEO & Director
604-817-4753
or
Peter MacLean
Director
604-781-8513
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