Andrew Smith, founder of TGX joins CANAnyone else read this yet? Andrews Smith of TGX joined with CAN as Chairman!
CANACO RESOURCES INC. (TSX-VE "CAN.H") ANNOUNCES THE CREATION OF ITS ADVISORY BOARD TO INCLUDE MR. ANDREW LEE SMITH, MR. DAVID W. MOORE AND MS. JOANNE FREEZE
Canaco Resources has disclosed a major development within the company's corporate structure. As part of Canaco's corporate vision, the company has assembled an advisory board consisting of the top and most respected individuals in the exploration and mining community to advise and assist the company. Members have been selected for their individual expertise in particular areas of the world along with the variety of industry experiences and strengths. The company will use the expertise of the advisory board and consult them in matters of property acquisitions and business development.
The initial advisory board will be ANDREW LEE SMITH (BSc, PGeo), as chairman, David W. Moore (MSc, PGeo) and Joanne C. Freeze (BSc, PGeo).
Mr. Smith has over 20 years of experience successfully exploring, developing and operating North American base and precious metal mining projects. Between 1985 and 1998, while working with Aurizon Mines Ltd., Mr. Smith rose through the corporate ranks from a front line supervisory role to vice-president of exploration. Mr. Smith is the co-founder of True North Gems Inc. and a director of Hinterland Metals Ltd. Mr. Smith holds both a BSc and a PGeo. He is a professional geologist and a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. Mr. Smith will also serve Canaco in a consulting capacity.
Mr. Moore has spent most of his 30+ year career with Teck Cominco Ltd. (Cominco Ltd., Cominco Resources International, Cominco American Incorporated). Most recently (1999-2001) acting as general manager of global exploration and (2001-2003) as general manager of exploration and business development. In addition to the preceding, Mr. Moore held a number of directorships over the past decade, including with Cominco Argentina Ltd., Cominco Brazil Ltd., Cominco Madencilik Sanayi A.S., Cominco Mexico S.A. de C.V. and Cominco Namibia Ltd. Mr. Moore's experience in both base and precious metals ranges from grassroots exploration to feasibility and project development. Mr. Moore holds an MSc in geology and the PGeo designation from the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. He is currently a member of the honorary advisory board of the British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of Mines.
Ms. Freeze is the president, chief executive officer and director of Candente Resource Corp. Ms. Freeze obtained a bachelor of arts in geography from the University of Western Ontario in 1978 and a bachelor of science in geology from the University of British Columbia in 1981. Since entering the mineral exploration business in 1979, Ms. Freeze has managed exploration programs and evaluated projects for numerous international mining companies, both juniors and majors, such as Queenstake Resources Ltd., Arequipa Resources Ltd., Mountain Province Mining Inc., Placer Dome Inc., Dia Met Minerals Corp., Hughes-Lang Group and Utah Mines Ltd. (BHP). Exploration targets have included nearly all types of mineral deposits but gold has been the dominant focus. Ms. Freeze will advise the company on corporate matters related to financing and market awareness and as well will bring to the company her technical expertise in the area of exploration on properties that the company acquires.