September 29, 2017, Vancouver, B.C. - Northern Vertex Mining Corp. (TSX.V:NEE) (OTC Nasdaq Intl.:NHVCF) (the “Company” or “Northern Vertex”) is pleased to announce the appointment of William (Bill) Martinich to the position of Mine Manager at the Company’s 100% owned Moss Gold Mine project, located near the city of Bullhead, NW Arizona, USA.
Mr. Martinich is a dedicated mining professional with over 20 years of experience in open pit gold production predominately in the Western region of the United States. Most recently he was Mine Manager at New Gold’s Mesquite Mine in California and before that he was Mine Manager at Taseko Mines’ Gibraltar Mine in British Columbia. Preceding his employment at Taseko, Mr. Martinich spent 16 years with Barrick Gold and Placer Dome, where he worked in various roles including Mine Operations Superintendent at the Goldstrike Mine (Barrick) and Mine Operations and Maintenance Superintendent at the Cortez Mine (Barrick/Placer Dome). Mr. Martinich holds a Bachelor of Science Degree Mine Engineering from Montana Tech in Butte, Montana.
Ken Berry, President & CEO stated: "We are delighted to welcome Bill, a proven leader who instills a culture of teamwork and success! Bill's extensive experience in large and medium open pit mining operations, along with his proven record of building strong and effective operating teams, further enhances the depth and expertise of the Northern Vertex Team. In addition, Bill’s engineering and project management experience will be a great asset to the Company as we transition from construction, to commissioning, to full commercial operation at the Moss Gold Mine."
Additionally, the Company reports stock options have been granted to employees, officers, directors and consultants of the Company to purchase up to an aggregate of 750,000 shares at a price of $.68 per share for a period of five years.
About Northern Vertex
Northern Vertex Mining Corp. is an exploration and mining company focused on the reactivation of its 100% owned Moss Mine Gold/Silver Project located in NW Arizona, USA. The Company’s experienced management team has a strong background in all aspects of acquisition, exploration, development, operations and financing of mining projects worldwide. The Company is focused on working effectively and respectfully with our stakeholders in the vicinity of the historical Moss Mine and enhancing the capacity of the local communities in the area.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF NORTHERN VERTEX
"Kenneth Berry"
President & CEO
For further information, please visit www.northernvertex.com
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Forward-Looking Statements:
The information in this news release has been prepared as at September 28, 2017. Certain statements in this news release, referred to herein as "forward-looking statements", constitute "forward-looking statements" under the provisions of Canadian provincial securities laws. These statements can be identified by the use of words such as "expected", "may", "will" or similar terms, and include, without restriction, statements regarding the proposed use of the proceeds of the Greenstone Financing.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of factors and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company as of the date of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors, known and unknown, could cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements to reflect any change in the Company's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based More particularly, this release contains statements concerning the anticipated use of the proceeds of the Greenstone Financing. There can be no assurance that the proceeds of the Greenstone Financing will be used as anticipated. US investors should be aware that mining terminology used for Canadian mineral project reporting purposes differs significantly from US terminology.
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