Gammon Gold Announces Retirement of President and Chairman Mr. Fred George
and Changes to the Board of Directors
I would like to highlight some of their major accomplishments: - Increased milling capacity at Ocampo by 165% from 1,200 tonnes per day in 2007 to the current 3,300-3,400 tonnes per day - Reduced operating costs at Ocampo by 47% since 2007 - Improved open pit productivity at Ocampo by more than 40% to over 100,000 tonnes per day in September, 2009 - Improved the in-situ mining rate at El Cubo by 55% since 2007 - Self funded over $100 million of expansionary capital in the past 6 quarters - Positioned the Company for up to a 90% growth profile in metal production from 2007 to 2011 - Obtained the Presidential approval for the absolute free hold title of the Ocampo land package I would like to thank all our shareholders for their continued support over the years. I would also like to thank the Government of México for their unconditional support and helping Gammon Gold to successfully consolidate one of the most exciting gold and silver districts in all of Mexico. Under my leadership Gammon Gold has achieved many major milestones that include: - Consolidation of the 49 mining concessions making up what is now the Ocampo mine - Completion of over 200,000 metres of exploratory drilling at Ocampo - Completion of the feasibility study as well as raising the funds required to construct the Ocampo mine - Assembly of the Ocampo mine construction team - Recruitment of the current operating team that is poised to take Gammon to the next level in its growth profile - And, proudly led Gammon Gold to a New York Stock Exchange listing
The past 14 years has been an incredible journey for Gammon Gold and I have delivered on everything that I have promised. I am very proud to have assembled a world class team that has positioned our cornerstone Ocampo mine as one of the largest gold-silver producers in México. This new team not only brings the depth and experience necessary to take Gammon to the next level in its growth profile, but also has the drive and tenacity to deliver on our all our stated objectives. I am confident that I leave Gammon with the best team in the industry and I look forward to their continued success."
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Fred for his unwavering support for myself and the new management team over the past two-years as we successfully addressed the operational issues at both our Ocampo and El Cubo mines. Fred has truly positioned himself as one of the outstanding leaders in the mining industry and I have benefited from this experience." stated René Marion, Chief Executive Officer of Gammon Gold. "During my tenure, I have been privileged to have had access to Fred's keen business acumen and unrelenting drive and determination. I wish Fred well in all his future endeavors."
Gammon Gold also announces that the executive offices of the Company will be re-located to
Gammon Gold also announces the resignation of
About Gammon Gold
Gammon Gold Inc. is a Nova Scotia based mid-tier gold and silver producer with properties in
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Certain statements included herein, including information as to the future financial or operating performance of the Company, its subsidiaries and its projects, constitute forward-looking statements. The words "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "contemplate", "target", "plan", "potential", "intends", "continue", "budget", "estimate", "forecast", "may", "will", "schedule" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding targets, estimates and assumptions in respect of gold and silver production and prices, operating costs, results and capital expenditures, mineral reserves and mineral resources and anticipated grades, recovery rates, future financial or operating performance, margins, operating and exploration expenditures, costs and timing of the development of new deposits, costs and timing of construction, costs and timing of future exploration and reclamation expenses including, the timing of the completion of the Phase III Ocampo mill expansion, anticipated 2009 results, our ability to fully fund our business model internally, 2009 gold and silver production and the cash and operating costs associated thereafter, the ability to achieve productivity and operational efficiencies, the ability to complete the Phase III mill expansion, the connection to the grid power, further reduction in the open pit stripping ratio and the timing of each thereof. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company. Such factors include, among others, known and unknown uncertainties and risks relating to additional funding requirements, reserve and resource estimates, commodity prices, hedging activities, exploration, development and operating risks, illegal miners, political and foreign risk, uninsurable risks, competition, limited mining operations, production risks, environmental regulation and liability, government regulation, currency fluctuations, recent losses and write-downs, restrictions in the Company's loan facility, dependence on key employees, possible variations of ore grade or recovery rates, failure of plant, equipment or process to operate as anticipated, accidents and labour disputes. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and, accordingly, investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein.
For further information: René Marion, Chief Executive Officer, Gammon Gold Inc., (902) 468-0614; Anne Day, Director of Investor Relations, Gammon Gold Inc., (902) 468-0614; www.gammongold.com
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