Atlanta Gold Launches Steering Committee to Advance Development of Atlanta Gold Project
TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2013 /CNW/ - Atlanta Gold Inc. (TSXV: ATG; OTCQX: ATLDF) announces that its subsidiary Atlanta Gold Corporation ("AGC") has selected a Steering Committee to advise on and facilitate the transition of the Atlanta Gold Project through exploration and development. The Company expects that it will benefit significantly from the experience and expertise of each committee member. The Steering Committee's breadth and depth of experience in gold exploration and development, construction, public relations, legal, transportation, distribution and processing represents a significant step forward in the Company's strategic capabilities and a key milestone in the development of the Atlanta Gold Project.
Ernest Simmons, President and CEO of the Company and AGC, stated: "I am pleased that this professional team of experienced business executives has volunteered to assist AGC to move the Atlanta Gold Project forward. The Strategic Committee includes individuals from substantial Idaho-based companies that generate significant revenues and provide direct and indirect employment for more than 7,000 people. We expect that this diverse group of business leaders will provide strategic direction to maximize economic, environmental and social benefits from the Atlanta Gold Project, develop new technologies and obtain public and private investment. I am proud of this team and honored to be included as a participating member. We will work together to provide business and employment opportunities in compliance with all laws and regulations."