management addition
Radisson names Lachance to board
2013-01-24 08:17 ET - News Release
Mr. Mario Bouchard reports
RADISSON ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF DENIS LACHANCE TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Radisson Mining Resources Inc. has appointed Denis Lachance to its board of directors.
Mr. Lachance, mining engineer and member of the Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec (OIQ) since 1982, has extensive experience in development, production and mining of base and precious metal deposits. Over the past few years, Mr. Lachance has held several management positions in major mining projects, allowing him to apply his expertise both in Canada and abroad. Until very recently, he was president of Koniambo Nickel SAS, a multibillion-dollar joint venture between Xstrata Nickel and the Societe Miniere du Sud Pacifique, which is developing one of the world's largest nickel deposits in French overseas territory New Caledonia. He also served as vice-president of operations at Falconbridge Ltd. (Raglan), and occupied various executive positions at Noranda Inc., TVX Gold Inc. (Casa Berardi) and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Joutel division and Goldex project).
"Mr. Lachance has reviewed Radisson's business plan and feels that he can contribute both his technical and management skills. He not only endorses the vision of Radisson's new management team, but also has all the qualities needed to advance the project, be it through his network of contacts in the mining world or his invaluable project management experience in various socioeconomic contexts," said Radisson's president, Mario Bouchard. "We are delighted to have him join us."
It should be noted that Mr. Lachance's appointment follows Michel Garon's -- see the Jan. 8, 2013, press release. In addition to diversifying the expertise represented on Radisson's board of directors, the appointment of these two new directors from the mining world reflects the new team's drive and determination to redouble its efforts to develop the significant gold potential of the company's assets. By the end of 2013, Radisson would like to increase resources, of all categories, to more than 600,000 ounces of gold.
As a director, Mr. Lachance will receive 100,000 Radisson stock options at 10 cents.
Radisson has accepted the resignation of Michel David from his position as director of the company.