Robert Duess Mr. Robert Duess is a professional geologist and was previously Canadian project manager for West Timmins Mining Inc. prior to its acquisition by Lake Shore Gold in the fall of 2009 in an all share deal valued at $424 million. In his role with West Timmins Mining, and predecessor Band-Ore Resources Inc., Mr. Duess was responsible for the discovery of the Golden River Trend and the acquisition of the Thunder Creek Property which now hosts the high-grade Thunder Creek gold deposit in Timmins, Ontario. Mr. Duess is a 25 year veteran of the Abitibi gold province and will provide technical advisory services to the Company. |