Alexandria
Minerals Corporation (TSX-V: AZX; Frankfurt: A9D) is pleased to announce that
it has hired Mr. Peter Legein,
PGeo., a seasoned exploration geologist, as
Vice-President, Exploration, for the Company.
Peter
brings more than 25 years experience exploring for base and precious metals
deposits globally, with particular emphasis in Eastern Canada and the Abitibi during his 20 years at
BHP Minerals Canada. He has managed all
aspects of exploration programs, and he was responsible for the discovery of
the Caber Cu-Zn massive sulfide deposit in Quebec,
as well as new base metal and gold discoveries elsewhere in Quebec and in Atlantic Canada. The Caber discovery led to the Quebec Prospector of the Year Award, which he
and his group received in 1994.
Most
recently Peter worked for Quantec Geoscience, where he advised mineral exploration clients
on the use of the Titan 24 Induced Polarization-Magnetotelluric
system. Peter holds a BSc in Geology from Concordia University and an MBA from Royal Roads University.
Eric Owens, President of Alexandria, said:
"This is an excellent step forward as we prepare for our expected
increase in activities this year, and continues the ongoing corporate
expansion the Company began during 2010. Peter's geological knowledge,
management and industry experience, will add considerable depth to our
team."
Separately,
the Company has granted an aggregate of 350,000 incentive stock options
exercisable at a price of $0.195
for a period of 3 years to consultants of the Company.
About
Alexandria Minerals Corporation
Alexandria Minerals Corporation is a Toronto-based junior gold exploration
and development company with one of the largest property packages along the
prolific, gold-producing Cadillac Break in Val d'Or, Quebec.
The Company has two NI 43-101 compliant gold resources, at Orenada and Sleepy, and is currently focused on advancing
its Orenada and Akasaba
gold projects.
WARNING:
The Company relies upon litigation protection for "forward-looking"
statements. This News Release may contain forward-looking statements
including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of
upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, receipt of property
titles, potential mineral recovery processes, etc. Forward-looking statements
address future events and conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently
anticipated in such statements. Alexandria Minerals Corporation relies upon
litigation protection for forward-looking statements. Neither TSX Venture
Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy
or accuracy of this release
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