TSX-V: ROK
VANCOUVER, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Roca Mines Inc.
(TSX-V: ROK) ("Roca") is proud to announce that the MAX Molybdenum
Mine has won the 2009 Mining and Sustainability Award, presented by
the Honourable Randy Hawes, Minister of State for Mining, and
Pierre Gratton, President of the
Mining Association of British
Columbia.
The award recognizes commitment to mining and mineral
development that meets the growing needs of all communities while
maintaining a healthy environment and vibrant economy for present
and future generations. Scott
Broughton, President and CEO of Roca accepted the award on
behalf of all employees, contractors, suppliers, local communities
and management who have all helped to make the mine a success. Roca
also thanks the Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources
and the Ministry of Environment for their ongoing support of the
MAX Molybdenum Mine.
Roca is also pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Robert W. Chambers, P.Eng. to the
position of Vice President, Environment and Sustainability. He will
be responsible for environmental and development planning for all
of Roca's operations and project sites. Mr. Chambers is a
geotechnical engineer with over 20 years experience in site
assessment, design and environmental aspects of tailings, mine rock
and water management for mining projects. He has worked on projects
in British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest
Territories, Manitoba,
Saskatchewan, Ontario, United
States, Mexico, Perú,
Chile, Indonesia, Ireland, Slovakia, Papua New
Guinea and the
Philippines.
Mr. Chambers has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in
Geological Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Civil
Engineering from the University of British
Columbia. Mr. Chambers is a member of the Association of
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.
ROCA MINES INC.
"Scott Broughton"
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Scott E. Broughton - President and CEO
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SOURCE Roca Mines Inc.