VANCOUVER, Feb. 16, 2012 /CNW/ – Victory Resources Corporation (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has established a geological Advisory Board and that it has appointed Tim Hawthorne, P. Eng. as the first member.
Tim Hawthorne has over 40 years’ experience in several of the world’s largest mining operations including senior level positions with major projects that include Cananea Copper, Homestake Mining, Kennecott Copper, Magma Copper, and Olympic Dam. Tim Hawthorne established Hawthorne Engineering, Inc. in 1998 which became a leader in new mining and reclamation project consulting. Prior to this, Tim held senior management positions at Bateman Engineering which included work in the same region as the Reforma mine.
“The establishment of the Advisory Board and the addition of Tim Hawthorne are important corporate events as Victory Resources looks forward to completing the current drill program and to plan the next phase of development,” stated Wally Boguski, President and CEO. “The combination of John Thornton, V.P. Project and Development and Tim Hawthorne already places Victory Resources as having a world class geology and mining team.”
About Victory Resources Corporation
The company’s main focus is on the Reforma property located at the common boundary of Sinaloa and Chihuahua States in west central Mexico. The concessions cover a total area of 7,226 hectares. Victory Resources will earn a 70% undivided interest in the Reforma property as part of an option agreement. Formerly owned by Penoles in Mexico, documentation showed that between the years 1968 to 1980, the Reforma mine processed 1.8 million tonnes grading an average of 91.62 grams per tonne Ag, 1.90 per cent Pb, 7.44 per cent Zn and 0.63 per cent Cu.
On behalf of The Board of Directors of Victory Resources Corporation.
Paul Lee, Director
This news release contains certain forward looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, delays, and uncertainties not under the control of Victory Resources Corp. which may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Victory Resources Corporation to be materially different from the results, performance or expectation implied by these forward looking statements. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.
