IGRU looks like a kick-ass precious metal mining company with projects in the Klondike, Yukon and in Amapa State, Brazil. It appears they have assembled an impressive, experienced management team and are commencing exploratory drilling in a very promising project in the Yukon:
“International Gold Resources Inc. is Pleased to Announce that David H. Francisco and Lawrence T. Kurlander have come on as Advisors to the Board
“SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Gold Resources Inc. (IGRU) is pleased to announce that David H. Francisco and Lawrence T. Kurlander have been signed as advisors to CEO Tim Acton and the Board of Directors.
“Mr. Francisco was formerly with Newmont Mining Corporation where he was a member of the Executive Committee and Executive Vice President - Operations. Mr. Francisco joined Newmont in 1995 as Vice President - International Operations and subsequently managed mining and capital development in Uzbekistan, Peru and Indonesia. … He provided executive oversight and direction to a number of significant capital projects including the development of the Batu Hijau Mine in Indonesia (the largest startup mine in history), the La Quinua Mine in Peru, and the Ahafo Project in Ghana.
“Joining Mr. Francisco in the consulting assignment is Lawrence T. Kurlander. Mr. Kurlander joined Newmont in 1994 and retired in 2002. As Chief Administrative Officer, he was responsible for Human Resources, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Public Affairs and Communications, Real Estate, Logistics, Security, and served on the Executive Committee. While at Newmont, Mr. Kurlander led the integration of employees into Newmont from recently acquired companies and oversaw growth in the employee base from 3,000 to 13,000 worldwide. He established the internal audit and logistics department, provided executive oversight for the Gold Medal Program and worked with governments around the world on behalf of Newmont. The Republic of Uzbekistan named him its First Honorary Counsel General in the U.S., a position he still holds today.
“Tim Acton, CEO of International Gold Resources said, "Having worked with Dave and Larry I am extremely excited to have such consummate professionals as close advisors to IGRU. This is a major step forward in building the team we desire to make our company a premier exploration and development company."
“About International Gold Resources, Inc.
The vision of International Gold Resources Inc. is to generate favorable shareholder returns by exploring and developing mining properties in North and South Americas.
