Could you possibly post some of the details of that article you referred to. Would appreciate it greatly.
There was also a press release on December 29th....
Attention Business Editors:
WESTERN COPPER HOLDINGS LIMITED ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF
OPERATING OFFICER EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1998
VANCOUVER, Dec. 29 /CNW/ - Western Copper Holdings Limited
Trading symbol. TSE:WTC
Dale Corman is pleased to announce that Thomas C. Patton is joining the
Company's Board of Directors and will become its President and Chief Operating
Officer effective January 1, 1998. As a consequence, Mr. Corman has been
appointed Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive officer.
Dr. Patton brings a wealth of experience to the Company. Prior to
joining the Company, Dr. Patton was the Managing Director, South American
Region, Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd. and was responsible for
exploration in Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and Ecuador. Prior to
his appointment with Rio Tinto, Dr. Patton was Senior Vice President,
Exploration and Business Development for Kennecott Corporation and was
responsible for developing exploration programs and business opportunities in
Canada, United States, Mexico and Central America. In this capacity, Dr.
Patton was responsible for Kennecott's early stage entry in the Lac de Gras,
Northwest Territories diamond play, which ultimately led to a major diamond
discovery for Kennecott. Prior to his employment with Rio Tinto and
Kennecott, Dr. Patton worked as an independent Geological Consultant and
Exploration Supervisor and Project Geologist for Exxon Minerals Company.
Concurrent with his appointment, Dr. Patton has been granted a stock
option to purchase up to 200,000 of the Company's shares, in accordance with
the terms of the Company's 1996 Amended Stock Option Plan, for a period of
five years.
Western Copper Holdings Limited (''Western'') is an exploration company,
which is currently developing the Carmacks copper oxide deposit in the Yukon
and is actively exploring for base and precious metals in the State of
Zacatecas in Central Mexico. Western has recently, in joint venture with Teck
Corporation, made a significant zinc, copper, gold and silver discovery in
Zacatecas. Western also holds mineral rights to over 1,500 square kilometers
in the State of Zacatecas.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Toronto Stock Exchange has not reviewed nor accepted responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release which has been prepared by
Management.
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For further information: Robert Gayton, Vice President, Finance (604) 684-9497 |
