News for 'RCKE' - (Rock Energy Resources Announces Team of Geo-Technical Mining Advisors for Development of Red Arrow Mine and Adjacent Area)
HOUSTON, Apr 03, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rock Energy Resources, Inc. (OTCQB:
RCKE) announced today that it has completed the aggregation of its technicaladvisory team to assist the Company in its definitive implementation of both the
further build-out of its existing Red Arrow mine and the validation of potential
reserves in the adjacent areas. The assembly of this Team has been concurrent
with its recently completed areal magnetic survey of the Red Arrow mining area.
The team, whose summarized resumes follow, are now profiled in more depth on the
Company’s website.
David Gonzalez, PHd: Dr. Gonzalez holds a Bachelor of Science; Master of Science
and Doctorate in Geology and Geochemistry. Over the past fourteen years, Dr.
Gonzalez has built his reputation through a predominant focus on the mining
resources of Colorado. He has consulted for numerous privately held mining
concerns including Chevron Resources as well as the Colorado State Geological
Survey and the United Sates Geological Survey. Dr. Gonzalez has authored or
co-authored over 40 articles in his sphere of studies, a! gain primarily focused
on the minerals resources of Colorado. He is a member of the Society of
Exploration Geophycists; the American Geophysical Union; the Geological
Association of America; and numerous other Professional Associations.
Stephen Fearn, Professional Engineering Services: Mr. Fearn has over 30 years of
domestic and international experience in business management, project planning,
engineering and management, environmental remediation, engineering design,
construction and operations and maintenance of facilities associated with mining
and other major industrial plants. During the six year development of the
Freeport McMoran development of its Irian laya, Indonesia gold and copper mine
in Indonesia, Mr. Fearn oversaw the technical services in the development of
this world class resource. Mr. Fearn holds a double major in Mechanical
Engineering and Business Administration from the University of Colorado.
Frank P Fritz, Mineral Exploration Geophysics: 47 years experience in Mineral
Ex! ploration Geophysics. Extensive field applications on six continents and 27
countries for most metals from Antimony to Zinc with emphasis on base metals and
Gold. Supervision of data collection and interpretation of Helicopter
ElectroMagnetics, Time Domain EM, IP, Complex Resistivity, Resistivity, CSMT,
Airborne and Ground Magnetics, and Gravity. Additional experience in
MagnetoTellurics and mineral applications for refraction and reflection
seismics. Computer applications in data handling, interpretation, and modeling.
Thomas Hedlund, Registered Professional Engineer: Mr. Hedlund brings a 40+ year
career experience in mining engineering to our Company. Mr. Hedlund is a
graduate of the Colorado School of Mines and has previous work experience with
other mining companies including: Newmont Exploration; Edgemont Mining; Idorado
Mining; Teledyne Tungsten; and United Nuclear.
Rollin Lunders, Geophysical Consultant: Mr. Lunders brings ! an additional thirty
years of experience to our technical team incl uding prior work experience at
Anaconda Copper company and FMC Corporation. Mr. Lunders has assisted red Arrow
in the sampling, mapping and mining claim assessment process. He holds a B.S.
degree in Geology and has completed studies with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
training programs.
Commenting on the assembly of the company’s advisors,
Rocky Emery, Chairman and CEO of Rock Energy Resources stated,
“Since acquiring our interest in the Red Arrow mine
and adjacent areas, we have worked diligently to develop a highly skilled and
experienced group of geo-technical advisors who have the backgrounds and type of
experience that can help us maximize the value of our Red Arrow property. Craig
Liukko has again out done himself in hand picking this team of exceptionally
talented advisors."
Cautionary Statements
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FUTURE RESULTS AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:
This Web site and press ! release contains information, including statements as to
the Company’s future financial or operating
performance, that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which statements are intended to be
covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws.
All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking
statements. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate",
"target", "plan", "intends", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "may", "will",
"schedule" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and
assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently
subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainti! es and
contingencies. Known and unknown factors could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Such
forward-looking statements include, without limitation: (i) estimates of future
mineral production, results and sales; (ii) estimates of future costs applicable
to sales, other expenses and taxes, for specific operations and on a
consolidated basis; (iii) estimates of future capital expenditures,
construction, production or closure activities; (iv) statements regarding future
exploration potential, asset potential, potential resource expansion and
targeted production; (v) estimates and expectations regarding reserves,
nonreserve mineralization and potential ounces; (vi) statements regarding
fluctuations in capital and currency markets; (vii) statements regarding
potential cost savings, productivity, operating performance, and cost structure;
(viii) expectations regarding the development, growth, mine life, production and
costs applicable to sales a! nd exploration potential of the Company's projects;
and (ix) expectations regarding the impacts of operating technical or
geotechnical issues in connection with the Company's projects or operations.
Estimates or expectations of future events or results are based upon certain
assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. Such assumptions, include, but are
not limited to: (i) there being no significant change to current geotechnical,
metallurgical, hydrological and other physical conditions; (ii) permitting,
development, operations and expansion of the Company's projects being consistent
with current expectations and mine plans; (iii) certain price assumptions for
gold, copper and oil; (iv) certain effective tax rate assumptions (v) prices for
key supplies being approximately consistent with current levels; and (vi) the
accuracy of our current mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates. Where
the Company expresses or implies an expectat! ion or belief as to future events or
results, such expectation or b elief is expressed in good faith and believed to
have a reasonable basis. However, forward-looking statements are subject to
risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to
differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Such risks include, but are not limited to, gold and
other metals price volatility, currency fluctuations, increased production costs
and variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining plans,
political and operational risks in the jurisdiction in which we operate, changes
in governmental regulation, including taxation, environmental, permitting and
other regulations, and judicial outcomes The Company does not undertake any
obligation to release publicly revisions to any "forward-looking statement," to
reflect events or circumstances after the date of publication, or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events,! except as may be required under applicable
securities laws.
SOURCE: Rock Energy Resources, Inc.
CONTACT:
Rock Energy Resources, Inc.
Managing Member American Patriot Gold
Rocky V Emery, 832-301-5968
Cell: 832-691-7991
Chairman & CEO
Remery@americanpatriotgold.com
www.americanpatriotgold.com
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