Stornoway Announces Results From Annual General Meeting
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Sep 11, 2012 09:56PM
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September 11, 2012 |
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Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX-SWY) is pleased to announce the results of its Annual General Meeting, held today in Montréal, Québec. Re-elected to the Board of Directors were: Michel Blouin, Patrick Godin, Yves Harvey, John LeBoutillier, Matt Manson, Monique Mercier, Peter Nixon, Ebe Scherkus and Serge Vezina. Mr. Tony Walsh did not stand for re-election at the 2012 AGM due to other professional commitments. Mr. Ebe Scherkus has been appointed as Chairman of the Board.
Matt Manson, President and CEO, stated: “It is with great regret that we are announcing Tony Walsh’s retirement from the Stornoway board today. Since 2003, and in particular during his time as board chairman, Tony’s wise counsel and depth of experience have gained him the great respect of Stornoway’s management team and his fellow directors. We wish him well in his future endeavours. We are fortunate that in Ebe Scherkus we have an equally well qualified candidate to assume the duties of Chairman of the Board for the upcoming phase of mine development at Renard.”
In addition, the Company is pleased to report the re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Chartered Accountants as auditor for the ensuing year.
Stock Option Grant
Pursuant to the Company’s Stock Option Plan, a total of 3,520,000 stock options priced at $0.71 per option have been granted to directors, officers and employees. The stock options have a five-year term.
About the Renard Diamond Project
The Renard Diamond Project is located approximately 250 km north of the Cree community of Mistissini and 350 km north of Chibougamau in the James Bay region of North-Central Québec. In November 2011, Stornoway released the results of a Feasibility Study for Renard that highlighted the potential of the project to become a significant producer of high value rough diamonds over a long mine life. NI 43-101 compliant Probable Mineral Reserves stand at 18.0 million carats, with a further 17.5 million carats classified as Inferred Mineral Resources, and 23.5 to 48.5 million carats classified as non-resource exploration upside. All kimberlites remain open at depth. Pre-production capital cost stands at C$802 million, with a life of mine operating cost of C$54.71/tonne giving a 68% operating margin over an initial 11 year mine life. Production start-up is scheduled for 2015. Readers are referred to the technical report dated December 29, 2011 in respect of the Renard Diamond Project for further details and assumptions relating to the project.
About Stornoway Diamond Corporation
Stornoway is a leading Canadian diamond exploration and development company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol SWY. Our flagship asset is the 100% owned Renard Diamond Project, on track to becoming Québec’s first diamond mine. Stornoway also maintains an active diamond exploration program with both advanced and grassroots programs in the most prospective regions of Canada. Stornoway is a growth oriented company with a world class asset, in one of the world’s best mining jurisdictions, in one of the world’s great mining businesses.
On behalf of the Board
STORNOWAY DIAMOND CORPORATION
/s/ “Matt Manson”
Matt Manson
President and Chief Executive Officer