San Gold appoints Berzins as COO


2008-05-01 11:21 PT - News Release

Mr. Dale Ginn reports

SAN GOLD ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

San Gold Corp. has appointed Ian Berzins as the company's new chief operating officer, effective May 1, 2008.

Ian has over 29 years of diverse experience in the mining industry ranging from large open-pit operations to narrow-vein underground mines. Ian's most recent position was as General Manager responsible for the construction and start-up of Sherwood Copper's Minto Operations in the Yukon, completed on time and on budget. He previously held senior management positions with gold miners Harmony Gold, Echo Bay Mines, Miramar Mining and other larger operations such as Albian Sands and Suncor. Ian is registered as a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba and holds a Bachelor of Science (Mining Engineering) degree from Queen's University.

San Gold management is excited to have Ian join our team as his extensive operating and technical experience and proven interpersonal skills are exactly what are required to advance San Gold to the next level.

Dale Ginn, CEO of San Gold commented: "We welcome Ian as a key member of our management team as we progress from development to production at the Rice Lake and SG1 mines and potentially begin development of a third mine this year. The senior management and technical leaders are now in place to carry out our operational plans with the proper focus, which will also allow us to apply greater attention to quantifying and growing our mineral resources as well as the company".

We seek Safe Harbor.

I believe that this is what is needed to get organized and become more efficient. The Minto Operations out of the Yukon is a real feather in the cap and if the feasibility on the hinge area is good, then a third mine in that area could bring this company into mid-tier gold producer range within a few years (hope i am not sounding too optimistic about this).

so for those who think there is no plan, this should help dispell that bit of fear mongering.

Andy K