International Northair Mines Appoints Paul Dircksen to the Board of Directors
International Northair Mines Ltd. (TSXV: INM) (the "Company" or "Northair") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Paul Dircksen to the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Dircksen is the Executive Chairman & Director of Timberline Resources Corporation, which is targeting production in 2010 from its Butte Highlands underground gold property in Montana. Paul has over 35 years of experience in the mining and exploration industry which includes serving in executive, managerial and technical roles at a number of companies. Mr. Dircksen has a strong technical background that was fostered by serving as a team member on nine gold discoveries, seven of which later became operating mines. He has held senior management positions with Lacana Gold, the Cordex Syndicate, Orvana Minerals, Bravo Venture Group, and Brett Resources. Mr. Dircksen has an M.S. in Geology from the Mackay School of Mines at the University of Nevada.
"Northair is very pleased to have Paul join its Board" said Fred Hewett, President & CEO of International Northair Mines Ltd. "His experience in exploration and development makes him a valuable addition to the Company. We welcome Mr. Dircksen and look forward to his valued input as the newest member of the Board."
Northair also announces that 150,000 stock options at $0.15 have been granted to directors, officers, employees and consultants. All of the options are exercisable for a period of 5 years from the date of grant.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD,
INTERNATIONAL NORTHAIR MINES LTD.
"Fred G. Hewett"
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Fred G. Hewett, P.Eng.
President & CEO
For further information please contact Fred Hewett, President or Chris Curran, Investor Relations
at 604-687-7545 or 1-888-338-2200
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