Blackheath Resources Announces New Addition to Management Team
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/02/13 -- Blackheath Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE: BHR)(FRANKFURT: 04B) ("Blackheath" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Langer as the Company's Vice President of Corporate Development.
Mr. Langer has over 9 years of experience in corporate development and capital markets in the resource sector and will be directly involved in all aspects of the Company's strategic planning and business development.
Mr. Langer started his career as an Investment Advisor with Canaccord Wealth Management. Most recently, Mr. Langer was Vice President Capital Markets for a TSX listed exploration company and has worked with numerous publically traded companies in various senior management positions including: Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and Marketing. To date, Mr. Langer has helped raise over $200 million for junior and mid-sized resource companies through various means of financing including: equity, debt, royalty, off-take, and bond agreements.
"We are extremely pleased to welcome Alex to the Blackheath team," said Mr. James Robertson, Blackheath Resources CEO. "Alex has an outstanding track record of achievements and his knowledge of the mining industry and extensive capital markets experience and contacts will be a tremendous asset to the Company as we execute our business plan."
In accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan, the Company has granted incentive stock options to Mr. Langer to purchase up to 160,000 common shares at a price of $0.35 per share for a three year period.
About Blackheath:
Blackheath Resources Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, and is focused on tungsten exploration and development in Portugal. The Company holds the Borralha and Bejanca tungsten projects and also the Covas tungsten project, where exploration is currently underway. Management of Blackheath has previous experience in tungsten mining operations in Portugal through Primary Metals Inc., the operator of the Panasqueira Tungsten Mine from 2003 to 2007. Further information about the Company's activities may be found at www.blackheathresources.com and under the Company's profile at www.sedar.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
James Robertson, President, CEO and Director
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Contacts:
Blackheath Resources Inc.
Alexander Langer
Vice President of Corporate Development
604-669-8988
604-669-2744 (FAX)
info@blackheathresources.com
www.blackheathresources.com