Azco Mining Inc. (OTCBB:AZMN - News), a U.S.-based mining and exploration enterprise focused on gold, silver, copper and industrial minerals, announced today that Dr. John E. (Jack) Frost has joined its board of directors. Frost has over 50 years of international mining experience in a wide range of metallic and non-metallic minerals and has been closely involved in the discovery, evaluation, development and/or acquisition of more than 40 commercial mineral deposits.
As principal of Frost Minerals International, Inc. since 1986, Dr. Frost has provided management and consulting services involving acquisitions, minerals exploration and mining. From 1967-1986, he worked for Exxon Minerals Company and its affiliates in a number of senior management capacities, including president of Exxon Minerals International. Frost had major responsibility for establishing and managing Exxon's very successful domestic and international minerals exploration programs, among the largest in the world.
Prior to 1967, he managed exploration and mining activities for Duval Corporation and Philippine Iron Mines. In 1983, Dr. Frost received the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers' Charles F. Rand Memorial Gold Medal for innovative leadership. In 1984, he was honored with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration's Distinguished Member Award. Dr. Frost holds a B.S. degree in mining engineering, an M.S. degree in geology and a Ph.D. in geology, all from Stanford University.
Dr. Pierce Carson, CEO of Azco Mining, said, "Chairman of the board Larry Olson and I are delighted to welcome Jack. We are truly fortunate to have the benefit of his vast experience in the areas of exploration and development of mineral deposits, especially at this critical time in the strategic growth of our company. His advice will be invaluable as we develop our current projects and identify and evaluate future acquisition opportunities."
Dr. Frost said, "I am excited about this challenge and am eager to assist in assessing new opportunities and bringing Azco's assets to fruition. Pierce and his team have done a terrific job over the past several years. With the Summit silver-gold deposit now ready to proceed to development, and the Ortiz gold project in the pipeline, I believe the company is poised for significant growth. These are exciting times for our industry and for Azco Mining and I am pleased to contribute to the company's future success for the benefit of all shareholders."
Source : biz.yahoo.com
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