CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Mar 24, 2014) - Shawn Khunkhun, CEO of StrikePoint Gold Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SKP) ("StrikePoint" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that John Florek has been appointed Technical Advisor and QP of StrikePoint.
Mr. Florek is a Professional Geologist with over 23 years of diversified experience in the mining industry, including exploration and operations. He has a M.Sc. in Geology and his work has covered a broad range of mineral commodities, including gold, base metals, PGM's and diamonds throughout Canada, USA, Australia, Europe, plus Central and South America. Mr. Florek was previously responsible for the management and execution of mineral exploration and development for BHP Minerals, Placer Dome, and Barrick. He was part of the team that received the 2008 Developer of the Year Award, presented by the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association, for extending the life of mine at Barrick's Hemlo Mine.
"StrikePoint is extremely pleased to have a geologist with the experience and track record of success that Mr. Florek brings to the Company," said Mr. Khunkhun, President and CEO of StrikePoint. "He will be instrumental in the planning and execution of exploration on the Company's 'Lobstick' Gold Project in the developing Wabigoon sub-province in Ontario.
The Company has granted 1,000,000 stock options to Mr. Florek exercisable for a period of five years at ten cents per share.
Shawn Khunkhun, President and CEO
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Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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