Valkea Announces Results of AGM and Welcomes George Salamis to the Board
Valkea Resources Corp. (TSXV: OZ) (OTCQB: OZBKF) announced the results of its Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved all items of business. The company elected five directors to its board, including George Salamis as Independent Lead Director. Salamis brings over 30 years of mining industry experience, notably as Vice President of Riddarhyttan Resources AB where he advanced the Kittilä Mine before its sale to Agnico Eagle in 2006. He also co-led the successful C$590 million sale of Integra Gold Corp. to Eldorado Gold as Executive Chairman. D&H Group LLP was reappointed as the company's auditor.
Valkea Resources Corp. (TSXV: OZ) (OTCQB: OZBKF) ha annunciato i risultati della sua Assemblea Generale Annuale, dove gli azionisti hanno approvato tutti i punti all'ordine del giorno. L'azienda ha eletto cinque membri nel suo consiglio, inclusi George Salamis come Direttore Indipendente. Salamis porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore minerario, in particolare come Vice Presidente di Riddarhyttan Resources AB, dove ha sviluppato la Miniera di Kittilä prima della sua vendita ad Agnico Eagle nel 2006. Ha anche co-guidato la vendita di successo di C$590 milioni di Integra Gold Corp. a Eldorado Gold come Presidente Esecutivo. Il D&H Group LLP è stato rieletto come revisore dei conti dell'azienda.
Valkea Resources Corp. (TSXV: OZ) (OTCQB: OZBKF) anunció los resultados de su Asamblea General Anual, donde los accionistas aprobaron todos los puntos de negocio. La compañía eligió a cinco directores para su junta, incluido George Salamis como Director Independiente Principal. Salamis cuenta con más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria minera, notablemente como Vicepresidente de Riddarhyttan Resources AB, donde avanzó en la Mina Kittilä antes de su venta a Agnico Eagle en 2006. También co-lideró la exitosa venta de C$590 millones de Integra Gold Corp. a Eldorado Gold como Presidente Ejecutivo. D&H Group LLP fue reelecido como auditor de la empresa.
Valkea Resources Corp. (TSXV: OZ) (OTCQB: OZBKF)는 회사의 연례 총회 결과를 발표했으며, 주주들은 모든 사업 항목을 승인했습니다. 회사는 이사회에 George Salamis를 독립적인 수석 이사로 포함하여 다섯 명의 이사를 선출했습니다. Salamis는 Riddarhyttan Resources AB의 부사장으로서 Kittilä 광산을 발전시킨 경험이 있는 30년 이상의 광업 경력을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 2006년 Agnico Eagle에 매각되기 전에 Kittilä 광산을 발전시켰습니다. 또한 그는 Integra Gold Corp.를 Eldorado Gold에 C$590 백만에 성공적으로 매각하는 데 공동으로 참여했습니다. D&H Group LLP는 회사의 감사로 재임명되었습니다.
Valkea Resources Corp. (TSXV: OZ) (OTCQB: OZBKF) a annoncé les résultats de son Assemblée Générale Annuelle, au cours de laquelle les actionnaires ont approuvé tous les points de l'ordre du jour. L'entreprise a élu cinq administrateurs à son conseil, y compris George Salamis en tant que Directeur Indépendant Principal. Salamis a plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie minière, notamment en tant que Vice-Président de Riddarhyttan Resources AB, où il a fait progresser la Mine de Kittilä avant sa vente à Agnico Eagle en 2006. Il a également co-dirigé la vente réussie d'Integra Gold Corp. pour 590 millions de C$ à Eldorado Gold en tant que Président Exécutif. D&H Group LLP a été réélu en tant qu'auditeur de l'entreprise.
Valkea Resources Corp. (TSXV: OZ) (OTCQB: OZBKF) hat die Ergebnisse seiner Jahreshauptversammlung bekannt gegeben, auf der die Aktionäre alle Geschäftspunkte genehmigt haben. Das Unternehmen wählte fünf Direktorinnen und Direktoren in seinen Vorstand, darunter George Salamis als unabhängigen Leitenden Direktor. Salamis bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Bergbauindustrie mit, insbesondere als Vizepräsident von Riddarhyttan Resources AB, wo er die Kittilä Mine vor ihrem Verkauf an Agnico Eagle im Jahr 2006 voranbrachte. Zudem leitete er erfolgreich den Verkauf von Integra Gold Corp. für 590 Millionen C$ an Eldorado Gold als Vorstandsvorsitzender. D&H Group LLP wurde erneut als Wirtschaftsprüfer des Unternehmens bestellt.
- Addition of George Salamis as Independent Lead Director brings significant expertise in Finnish mining operations
- Salamis has proven track record of value creation with C$590M sale of Integra Gold Corp
- All AGM proposals received shareholder approval, indicating strong shareholder support
- None.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 20, 2024) - Valkea Resources Corp. (TSXV: OZ) (OTCQB: OZBKF) (the "Company" or "Valkea") is pleased to announce the results of its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") held yesterday afternoon. Shareholders voted in favor of all items of business, including the election of directors and the appointment of the auditor.
Election of Directors
The following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors:
- Chris Donaldson (Executive Chair)
- George Salamis (Independent Lead Director)
- Mark Bennett (Director)
- Eric Zaunscherb (Independent Director)
- Louis Archambeault (Independent Director)
The Company is delighted to welcome George Salamis as Independent Lead Director. Mr. Salamis brings over 30 years of global experience in the mining industry, with a strong track record of leadership and value creation. Mr. Salamis offers a wealth of technical and strategic expertise in the Central Lapland district, having worked as Vice President of Riddarhyttan Resources AB and advancing what is now known as the Kittilä Mine until its sale to Agnico Eagle in 2006. As Executive Chairman of Integra Gold Corp., along with his team, he co-led the successful sale of the company to Eldorado Gold Corporation in a C
"We are thrilled to welcome George to the Valkea team as our Independent Lead Director. His wealth of experience in Finland along with his technical insights will be tremendously valuable as we continue to grow the Company and unlock the potential of our gold projects in Finland," commented Chris Donaldson, CEO. "On behalf of the Board and management, I would also like to sincerely thank Craig Parry for his contributions to Valkea during his tenure as Chairperson. Craig has been instrumental in positioning the Company for future success and we are pleased he will remain involved as a Strategic and Technical Advisor to the Company."
Appointment of Auditor
Shareholders approved the reappointment of D&H Group LLP as Valkea's auditor for the upcoming fiscal year and authorized the directors to fix the auditor's remuneration.
About Valkea Resources
Valkea Resources is at the forefront of gold exploration in Finland's highly prospective Central Lapland Greenstone Belt. With an extensive portfolio of high-potential projects, including the flagship Paana project, Valkea Resources is committed to discovering and advancing significant gold deposits in one of the world's emerging gold districts.
Contact Information
For more information please contact:
Chris Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Email: info@valkea.ca
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements or forward-looking information relating to the future operations of the Company and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements in this news release include but are not limited to: obtaining TSX-V approval; obtaining Ministerial approval and registration under section 71 of the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990; and exploration activities.
Forward-looking statements are based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analyses and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable. Assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: details regarding the Meeting. Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions which may have been used.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include but are not limited to: the Company's early stage of development; the fluctuation of the price of metals; the availability of additional funding as and when required; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development; the timing and ability to maintain and, where necessary, obtain necessary permits and licenses; the uncertainty in geologic, hydrological, metallurgical and geotechnical studies and opinions; infrastructure risks, including access to water and power; environmental risks and hazards; risks associated with negative operating cash flow; and risks associated with dilution. For a further discussion of risks relevant to the Company, see the Company's other public disclosure documents.
Although management has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There is no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except as, and to the extent required by, applicable securities laws.
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