VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - August 13, 2014) - Luna Gold Corp. (TSX: LGC) (LMA: LGC) (OTCQX: LGCUF) ("Luna" or the "Company") today announced that Peter Mah has resigned from the positions of Executive Vice-President and Chief Operation Officer ("COO") of Luna Gold.
"We would like to thank Peter for his contributions during his tenure at Luna Gold. We wish him the best in his future endeavours," commented Geoff Chater, President and CEO, Luna Gold.
In July, the Company engaged JDS Energy and Mining Inc. ("JDS") to provide operational and technical support to address mining and processing deficiencies at the Aurizona Mine. JDS will provide site management services and work with Luna employees to stabilize and improve operations, including operator training and the implementation of mining and processing best practices. JDS is a contract mining services firm providing engineering, construction, procurement and management solutions internationally (www.jdsmining.ca)
About Luna Gold Corp.
Luna is a gold production company engaged in the operation, expansion, and exploration of gold projects in Brazil.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
LUNA GOLD CORP.
Geoff Chater, President and CEO
Website: www.lunagold.com