Perth, Oct 20, 2011 (ABN Newswire) - Black Range Minerals Limited (ASX:BLR) is pleased to announce that Mr. Benjamin Vallerine has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Vallerine has been residing in the USA where he has been leading the Company's exploration and development activities for the past 4 years. During this period he has developed an in depth understanding of the Company's operations.
He will continue to reside in the USA and will assume the role of Executive Director.
Mr Vallerine has more than 10 years experience in the mining industry. He graduated from the University of Tasmania with an honours degree in geology. He has been involved in numerous resource projects, targeting a variety of commodities, predominantly in Australia, Canada and the USA. He has worked for both junior and major mining companies, including Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (NYSE:HMY) and Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO).
The Company is very pleased to welcome Mr. Vallerine to the Board.
Black Range Minerals Limited (ASX:BLR) is an Australian Stock Exchange-listed company focused on growth through acquisition, exploration and development of resources projects.
The Company is focused on advancing the high-grade Taylor Ranch/Hansen Uranium Project in Colorado, USA towards production.
The 100% owned Taylor Ranch Uranium Project contains JORC Code compliant indicated and inferred resources of more than 60 million pounds of U3O8. Immediately adjacent is the Hansen Uranium Project, which the Company recently secured exclusive rights to acquire a 100% interest in. The combined assets comprise one of the largest uranium projects within the USA.
The Company is constantly assessing other investment opportunities, including the acquisition of additional quality projects in the resources sector.
ASX:BLR) is pleased to announce that Mr. Benjamin Vallerine has been appointed to its Board of Directors.
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