Freegold Ventures Limited (FGOVF.OB) announced the appointment of Mr. Steve Manz and Mr. David Knight to the Board of Directors. These appointments, following the resignation of Mr. Harry Barr and the recent passing away of board member Mr. Bernard Barlin, have already been approved by the current board of directors. Freegold Ventures also specified that Morris Medd, the current director of the company, will now function as Freegold’s new Chairman.
Steve Manz, the President and CEO of Freegold for the past two years, has been instrumental in assembling a senior exploration and mine development team for the company Because Manz successfully secured financing for Freegold and helped rapid corporate growth, he will continue to remain instrumental for future company success.
David Knight, a senior partner with the law firm of Macleod Dixon LLP, will bring over 25 years of experience in securities and mining law to the company. David has been focused on public and private financing, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and regulatory compliance throughout his career, developing a keen knowledge in such areas. This profound knowledge will help Freegold acquire additional clients, aid in future property acquisitions and development, and help close large minimg transactions.
Morris Medd has been a director of Freegold since September 2006 and brings over 40 years of hands on experience with company building and mine development and contracting. Morris started his career with the Redpath Group, a world leader in shaft sinking, underground mine development and contract mining, as a miner. Over his 30 year period with Redpath, Morris was able to gain a broad range of expertise through his escalating positions of project manager, group contract manager, Senior Vice President of Operations, and finally President.
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