FQVLF - Zincore Appoints First Quantum Manager Mike Parker to Board of Directors
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jun 05, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Zincore Metals Inc. (TSX: ZNC)(LMA: ZNC) ("Zincore" or the "Company") is pleased to report that in conjunction with a recently announced strategic partnership with First Quantum Minerals, Mr. Mike Parker has joined the Zincore Board of Directors.
Mr. Parker has over 25 years' experience in the mining and exploration industry. He is currently managing First Quantum's activities in South America, including the development of the Haquira Project in Peru. Mr. Parker has worked for First Quantum Minerals for 15 years, primarily in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was involved in the discovery of the Frontier copper deposit. Whilst working for First Quantum Minerals, Mr. Parker held the posts of Exploration Manager for DRC and subsequently Country Manager for DRC. Prior to working for First Quantum Minerals, Mr. Parker worked for Digital Mining Services and for Foskor in South Africa. Mr. Parker holds a BSc in Mining Geology from the University of Leicester.
Zincore CEO and President, Jorge Benavides, commented, "We are delighted to have a mining professional of Mike's calibre and expertise join our Board. He brings significant exploration experience earned during a successful career that has included involvement in world class copper discoveries. He also brings particular knowledge gained from his work at First Quantum's Haquira deposit, which is located 40 kilometres west of the Dolores Copper Porphyry project we are exploring with First Quantum."
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jun 05, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Zincore Metals Inc. (TSX: ZNC)(LMA: ZNC) ("Zincore" or the "Company") is pleased to report that in conjunction with a recently announced strategic partnership with First Quantum Minerals, Mr. Mike Parker has joined the Zincore Board of Directors.
Mr. Parker has over 25 years' experience in the mining and exploration industry. He is currently managing First Quantum's activities in South America, including the development of the Haquira Project in Peru. Mr. Parker has worked for First Quantum Minerals for 15 years, primarily in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was involved in the discovery of the Frontier copper deposit. Whilst working for First Quantum Minerals, Mr. Parker held the posts of Exploration Manager for DRC and subsequently Country Manager for DRC. Prior to working for First Quantum Minerals, Mr. Parker worked for Digital Mining Services and for Foskor in South Africa. Mr. Parker holds a BSc in Mining Geology from the University of Leicester.
Zincore CEO and President, Jorge Benavides, commented, "We are delighted to have a mining professional of Mike's calibre and expertise join our Board. He brings significant exploration experience earned during a successful career that has included involvement in world class copper discoveries. He also brings particular knowledge gained from his work at First Quantum's Haquira deposit, which is located 40 kilometres west of the Dolores Copper Porphyry project we are exploring with First Quantum."
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