Month: January 2012

Vista Gold Corp. Announces Retirement of Michael B. Richings and Appointment of Frederick H. Earnest as Chief Executive Officer

DENVER, Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Vista Gold Corp. (TSX & NYSE Amex Equities: VGZ) (“Vista” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2012, Frederick H. Earnest, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Corporation was appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Earnest’s new title will be President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation. Mr. Earnest’s appointment follows the retirement of Michael B. Richings as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Richings will continue to be actively involved with Vista in his role as a director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Westridge Announces Drill Program In First Quarter Of 2012

Westridge Resources Inc. is pleased to announce it plans a further diamond drilling program on its Charay project, located near the seaside city of Los Mochis, Sinaloa Mexico, in the first quarter of 2012 as a result of the December 23rd closing of the first tranche of the previously announced financing (gross proceeds of $1,001,369).

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