VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Millennium Mining Corp. (TSX-V:IMI) (Frankfurt:L9J) (the “Company” or “IMMC”) announces the appointment of Mr. Michael Prinsloo to IMMC’s Board of Directors, effective June 28, 2017. Mr. Prinsloo has more than forty years of experience in the international mining industry. Mr. Prinsloo began his career in South Africa with Anglo American Corporation in 1972, where he was involved in the development of projects in various African countries. During his twenty-five (25) years with Anglo American Mr. Prinsloo held a number of executive positions in Anglo American’s Gold Division, including Mine Manager of the Freegold, West Wits and Vaal Reef Mines. Mr. Prinsloo has also held positions as President and CEO of Banro Corporation, Executive Vice President of Goldfields Limited and President and CEO of Durban Roodepoort Deep Limited. Mr. Prinsloo is presently a Professional Engineer registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa.
“We are pleased that Michael Prinsloo has accepted the appointment to the Company’s board as we focus our efforts on developing the Nivloc silver/gold mine project in Nevada. His direct involvement in the development and management of mining programs, together with his executive experience brings valuable depth and perspective to the Board,” states President and CEO, John A. Versfelt.
Stock Options Granted
The Company also announces that it is granting a total of 9,600,000 new stock options to Company directors, officers, employees and consultants. The options are granted for a period of five (5) years, expiring on July 7, 2022, exercisable at a price of $0.05 per share, subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.
International Millennium Mining Corp. (TSX-V:IMI) (Frankfurt:L9J) is focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of precious metal deposits in the Americas, such as its Nivloc silver-gold project in southwest Nevada. The Company’s common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol: IMI and on the Frankfurt Exchange under the symbol: L9J.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
”John A. Versfelt”
John A. Versfelt
President and CEO
Further information about the Company can be found on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) or by contacting Mr. John Versfelt, President & CEO of the Company at 604-527‑8135.
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