Ressources Appalaches Complements its Dufferin Gold Mine Technical Expertise and Progresses Underground
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Deputy Mine Manager Appointment
Mr. Rancourt acquired his Ph.D., Mining Dept, McGill University, in 2010 and a M.A.Sc., Mining Dept. Rock Mechanics, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal in 1996. He has since realised over 10 geological, mining and rock mechanics studies for underground and surface mines. He has also participated in the design of other metals and gold mining projects around the world.
"M. Rancourt's technical expertise and his past experiences as a supervisor within multi-disciplinary teams will undoubtedly contribute to enhancing the technical expertise of the Dufferin Mine Team" stated Alain Hupe, President and CEO.
Underground Progress
During the past few weeks the Company has begun the underground safety inspection and the initial rock mechanic evaluation, as well as started the underground rehab activities. Moreover, the primary ventilation fan for the underground has now been overhauled and installed to supply air to the underground galleries.
The Company has also hired underground miners along with acquired the underground equipment, 3.5 yard scoop, 18tonnes truck and scissor lift, required to proceed with the underground rehab activities and future mining work. The refurbishment of the Mine Office and Mine Dry has also been completed.
About Ressources Appalaches
Since it was created in 1994, the goal of Ressources Appalaches has been to discover and develop deposits of base and precious metals in Canada with an expertise targeted towards the Appalachian geological formation in Quebec and Nova Scotia. The Company is mainly focused on the exploration and development of the Dufferin Gold Mine in Nova Scotia.
Photos of the Dufferin Mine and its facilities are available on the Company's website at: www.ressourcesapplaches.com.
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Contacts:
Ressources Appalaches Inc.
Alain Hupe, Eng., President
418-724-0901
info@ressourcesappalaches.com
Jean-Claude Morel, Executive Vice-President
418-724-0901
info@ressourcesappalaches.com