Batero Gold Appoints Dr. Roger Moss as President and CEO
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Mar 26, 2014) - Batero Gold Corp. ("Batero," or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:BAT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Roger Moss as President and CEO of the Company. Dr. Moss replaces Mr. Juan David Uribe, formerly interim President and CEO, effective March 24, 2014. The Company would like to thank Mr. Uribe for the extensive time and valuable leadership he provided as interim President and CEO during the transition period, and is pleased to confirm that Mr. Uribe will remain a Director of the Company.
Dr. Moss is a professional geologist with over 17 years international experience in the exploration industry, including 13 years in senior management positions. Dr. Moss was instrumental in the discovery of the +5 million oz Navachab gold deposit in Namibia and has conducted extensive research on hydrothermal ore deposits. He has spent the last 14 years working primarily on porphyry and epithermal projects in Latin America, including overseeing exploration at the advanced stage Vizcachitas porphyry copper deposit in Chile as President of Los Andes Copper. He is an adjunct professor in Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto, where he shares his interest and experience in ore deposits and mineral exploration.
Mr. Uribe stated, "on behalf of the Board, I would like to welcome Roger to the Batero team. I believe his significant experience in both mineral exploration and junior mining company management will be an asset to Batero as we pursue opportunities to move the company forward."
During the first quarter, Batero continued to focus on reducing costs and consequently remains in a strong cash position.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF BATERO GOLD CORP.
Juan David Uribe, Director, Batero Gold Corp.
ABOUT BATERO GOLD
Batero Gold Corp. is a precious and base metals exploration and development Company focused on two primary objectives. The first of these objectives is the advancement of the La Cumbre oxide deposit. La Cumbre is located within the Company's 100% owned Batero-Quinchia Gold Project, which sits within Colombia's emerging and prolific Mid Cauca gold and copper belt. Batero is moving the La Cumbre oxide deposit towards the goal of making a production decision, once the appropriate level of study has been completed, and intends to first target the near and at surface higher grade oxidized gold mineralization at the deposit. Batero's second objective is to pursue opportunities to acquire prospective high-grade, production focused mineral properties in Colombia and Latin America. In pursuing both these objectives, Batero plans to leverage its secure treasury position, strong regional relationships, experienced management team, and long-term financial partners. Shares of the Vancouver-based company trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "BAT".
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