VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ("Eagle Mountain" or the "Company") (Z: TSX-V) (Frankfurt:E9X) (OTCQX:SDMTD) Eagle Mountain announces that Mr. Claudio Gianascio has tendered his resignation as a director of the Company and Mr. Tim Crowhurst has been appointed as a director in his place and stead.
Mr. Yannis Tsitos, President and CEO stated: " On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Mr. Gianascio for all the time and energy he devoted to the Company. Claudio assisted in introducing the Company to the European market, and we hope to have a continuing relationship with him.
I would like to welcome Tim Crowhurst to the board of directors. Tim is an accomplished senior-level business manager and public policy communicator with a proven track record of success in the areas of international trade and political affairs, business restructuring and the development and implementation of strategic business initiatives.
Prior to establishing a strategic planning and business advocacy consultancy in 1993, he served as a senior policy advisor to Canadian cabinet ministers with a variety of portfolio responsibilities. Through these high profile assignments, he developed a strong background in all aspects of the policy development process - from polling, conception and testing, to public outreach and marketing.
He is skilled at managing turnaround operations for public companies and associations, having acted over the past 8 years as CEO for several mining exploration companies.
Management looks forward to Tim's guidance and advice."
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On behalf of The Board of Directors of Eagle Mountain Gold Corp.
"Ioannis (Yannis) Tsitos"
President, CEO & Director
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