"We are absolutely delighted with Jim's acceptance to join our Board as an independent Director," stated Joanne Freeze, Candente President and CEO. "His considerable expertise in planning and developing both copper and gold mines, especially heap leach operations, will be extremely valuable in the advancement of Candente's projects. We consider ourselves very fortunate to be able to continue adding such high caliber individuals to our Board."
Mr. Currie brings to the Candente team more than 25 years of experience as a mining engineer. Jim is currently President of Luzon Minerals Ltd. and prior to that was responsible for Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.'s (heap-leach SX-EW) copper operations in Myanmar including the 25,000 tonne per annum (tpa) S & K Mine, and the proposed 125,000 tpa Letpadaung Development Project. Mr. Currie has also worked for senior mining companies such as Placer-Dome, Noranda and Fording Coal and has held senior level positions for a number of junior exploration and development companies including: All-North Resources Ltd., Queenstake Resources Ltd. and Cornucopia Resources Ltd.
On September 30, 2004, Candente received conditional approval for listing of its common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX"), subject to the appointment of an independent director satisfactory to the TSX prior to listing.
Candente Resource Corp. also announces the granting of incentive stock options to directors and consultants in the amount of 300,000 shares exercisable at a price of $0.70 per share for a period of five years.
Candente is a well-funded mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition and exploration of world-class gold and copper projects. Management has a strong geological/technical focus and a track record of discovering world-class mineral deposits. Candente subscribes to principles which ensure that its exploration and development activities are beneficial to the local communities. For more information visit www.candente.com, call us at (604) 689-1957, toll free 1-877-689-1964 or e-mail to info@candente.com.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
"Joanne C. Freeze"
Joanne Freeze, P. Geo., President & CEO
Candente Resource Corp.
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