VANCOUVER, Nov. 2, 2012 /CNW/ - Goldgroup Mining Inc. ("Goldgroup" or the "Company") (TSX: GGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dustin VanDoorselaere as the Company's Vice President, Operations. Mr. VanDoorselaere brings 17 years of mining experience with a diverse background in both open pit and underground operations in a variety of jurisdictions, including Canada, Australia, Ghana and Mexico. He provides extensive expertise in starting up new mines and streamlining existing operations.
Mr. VanDoorselaere has been with Goldgroup since May 2011 as Projects Manager, principally working on the design and permitting of the Caballo Blanco project. Prior to joining Goldroup Mr.VanDoorselaere worked as a Technical Services Manager with AuRico Gold Inc. at both its El Cubo and Ocampo operations in Mexico, as Mining Manager at Red Back Mining Inc.'s Akwaaba Deeps underground mine in Ghana, and has had operations and engineering roles in open pit and underground mines in both Australia and Canada for Norilsk Nickel Mining and Metallurgical Co., Inco Ltd., Placer Dome Canada Ltd., Orica Canada Ltd. and Consbec Inc. Mr. VanDoorselaere holds a Mining Engineering and Biology degree from Laurentian University.
Goldgroup also announces that Mr. Patrick Glynn has resigned as the Company's Vice President, Technical and Projects, to pursue other interests. The Company would like to thank Mr. Glynn for his contribution and wishes him well in his future endeavors.