Strengthens Corporate Governance Team
Amex Exploration Inc. (TSXV:AMX)(FRA:MX0)(OTCQX:AMXEF) has appointed the highly regarded Dr Luisa Moreno as a Director.
Dr Moreno is a Physics Engineer with a PhD in Materials Science and Mechanics from Imperial College London, in the UK. She has almost two decades of experience in Finance, Business Development and Technical Research, with a focus on Technology, and Mining and Metals industries. Currently, she is the Managing Director of Tahuti Global Inc., a consulting firm.
As a strategic consultant she assists companies and institutional investors with economic and technical assessments of mineral assets and technologies. She works closely with Canadian and foreign governments on strategies and policies to attract local and foreign investments to the mining sector and supply chains, and she on the board of directors of several junior mining companies.
Dr Moreno is a recognised minerals specialist and a common guest speaker on television and at international conferences. She is often quoted in national and international newspapers and news.
In addition, Amex has announced the appointment of Bryan Coates as Lead Independent Director in accordance with industry corporate governance best practices. Mr. Coates has served on the Amex Board of Directors for the past year and a half.
“I would like to extend a warm welcome to Luisa as our newest board member. She brings a fresh perspective to the board from a business and academic viewpoint,” Victor Cantore, President and CEO of Amex said.
“Her extensive experience in the mining sector with both international capital markets as well as technical evaluations of projects will be highly valued as we move the project forward.
“I am also very pleased that Bryan has accepted the role of Lead Independent Director which significantly reinforces the independence of our Board. I look forward to working with our well-rounded leadership team.”
Amex Exploration Inc. is a junior mining exploration company, the primary objective of which is to acquire, explore, and develop viable gold projects in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Quebec. Amex is focused on its 100% owned Perron gold project located 110 km north of Rouyn Noranda, Quebec, consisting of 116 contiguous claims covering 4,518 hectares.
A number of significant gold discoveries have been made at Perron, including the Eastern Gold Zone, the Gratien Gold Zone, the Grey Cat Zone, and the Central Polymetallic Zone. High-grade gold has been identified in each of the zones. A significant portion of the project remains underexplored. In addition to the Perron project, the company holds a portfolio of three other properties focused on gold and base metals in the Abitibi region of Quebec and elsewhere in the province.
