VANCOUVER, Sept. 29, 2017 /CNW/ - 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.
