"We believe Azco is a company that has a great future. We have a large shareholder base of around 7,000 shareholders. We have highly experienced management capable of taking the company forward. Our focus will continue to be on the acquisition of only high quality projects, ones that can weather commodity cycles and still make a profit. So, from an investment perspective, I believe Azco has the key ingredients of a great investment Quality people, quality assets and a good plan for going forward".
W. Pierce Carson PhD - Resume
Recognized as one of the World's foremost explorationists, with a proven, stellar track record for creating wealth derived from mining Dr. W. Pierce Carson has initiated a new and revitalized exploration, acquisition and mining agenda for Azco Mining Inc.
His 33 year career record for raw exploration around the world leading to significant discoveries and acquisitions, is unparalleled.
Dr. W. Pierce Carson with a PhD in Economic and Structural Geology and MS in Ore deposits from Stanford University and a Bachelors Degree in Geology from Princeton, has an accomplished international mining career spanning 33 years with extensive experience in directing exploration and development and mining of base metals, precious metals and industrial minerals projects.
Exploration and Mining Career Highlights:
Early in his career, his geologic work with a small exploratory task force at Exxon Minerals on all five continents of Central and South America, Asia, Europe and Africa led to major exploration programs in Australia, Chile, Germany, Spain and South Africa.
Responsible for all precious metals exploration activities in the United States and Canada at Kennecott Copper Inc: A property that he identified and recommended for acquisition was acquired and developed by Kennecott: Subsequently became a significant gold-silver producer.
Acquisition of the Tabar Islands gold property, in a joint venture with Kennecott.
Discovery of the Kurara gold mine in Western Australia with subsequent successful financing, development and operation of the mine.
Discovery of Emu South gold mine in Western Australia, joint venture of the property to Western Mining and subsequent sale of interest and $40 million distribution to limited partner investors.
Completion of Ramu nickel pre-feasibility study based on pressure acid leaching.
Acquisition of the Girilambone copper property and design of the technically innovative and highly successful SX-EW processing system.
Arrangement of financing for Girilambone mine development through joint venture participation and bank debt. Implementation of hedging programs.
Successful operations of the Girilambone copper mine and the Kurara gold mine.
Discovery of Tritton copper deposit using state-of-the-art geophysical methods.
Purchase of Kennecott's interest in the Tabar Islands gold project.
Acquisition of the Johnson Camp copper mine and Tritton copper property in the United States and Australia.
Sale of Ramu nickel project, Papua New Guinea and Sierra Rutile titanium mine, Sierra Leone.
Arrangement of project debt financing of $42 Million for copper and other mines.
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Azco's objectives are to bring its properties on line and into full production as quickly as possible to satisfy the rapidly growing demand for exotic minerals and the increasing demand for Gold that is driving today's price to 16 year highs. It's happening right now.
Azco's Strategic Mission
"Through strategic acquisitions, its experience and expertise in mining and markets, AZCO's aim is to enhance shareholder value and build a strong cash-flow driven resource company with significant sustainable revenues annually within the next three years"
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