TORONTO, Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Angus Gold Inc. (TSX-V: GUS | OTC: ANGVF) (“Angus” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Burleton as a director of the Company. Mr. Burleton is an invaluable addition to the Angus team. His knowledge of the Wawa Mining Camp, gained during his time with Richmont Mines Inc (“Richmont”), and his experience in the mining industry will provide the Company with a significant advantage as we continue to build one of the largest and most active exploration companies in the area.
Steve is an experienced mining executive with significant experience in capital raising, corporate development and strategy. Most recently, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of GT Gold Corp., and prior to this, Vice President of Business Development at Richmont which was acquired by Alamos Gold Inc. for US$770 million in 2017. He spent over 18 years in the Canadian investment banking industry, including positions of Managing Director of Investment Banking at Wellington West Capital Markets Inc. and at Scotia Capital Inc. Mr. Burleton is a CFA charterholder, has an MBA from York University and holds an ICD.D designation from the Rotman School of Management.
The Company also announces that it has granted options to acquire a total of 300,000 common shares of the Company to employees, a director and consultants at the exercise price of $0.68 per share for a period of five years, subject to vesting requirements.
About Angus Gold:
Angus Gold is a Canadian gold exploration company with a 205-square-kilometres land package located in north-central Ontario approximately 50 kilometres west of the town of Wawa and lies between Wesdome Gold Mines’ two producing mines.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrey Shamis
Chief Executive Officer and Director
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TSXV: GUS | USOTC: ANGVF
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