Premium Exploration Announces theSudden Passing of Chief ExecutiveOfficer-Wilf Struck
VANCOUVER, BRITISHCOLUMBIA--(Marketwire - July 6, 2010) - It is with great sadness andregret that Premium Exploration Inc. ("Premium") (TSX VENTURE:PEM)announces the sudden passing of our friend, Chief Executive Officer andGeological Engineer, Mr. Wilf Struck. He was an integral member of ourexploration, management team and Board of Directors
, and contributedsignificantly to the exploration success and geological understanding ofthe Chrome Mountain and Idaho Gold properties.
The Board ofDirectors, Employees, and Consultants of Premium would like to offersincere condolences to Wilf's wife Cathy, his family and friends.
Mr.Del Steiner, President, said, "Both Premium and I have lost a greatfriend and colleague, the blow is personally overwhelming. His passion,dedication, and desire was evident in his work, and it is now up to usto carry forward and sustain his vision. Our thoughts and prayers arewith Wilf's family at this time of great sorrow."
In the interim,Mr. Steiner will re-assume the role of Chief Executive Officer
andChairman of the Board.
Wilf's passing is a loss not only to hisfamily and many friends but also to the mineral exploration community.He will long be remembered.
Premium will post more details ofservices on the company website, as they come available.
ONBEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Del Steiner, President