Black Hawk Exploration Appoints Andrew von Kursell to the Board
On May 16, 2007, our Board of Directors appointed Andrew von Kursell as a director of our company. Mr. von Kursell has over 44 years experience in various sectors of the mining industry and is a broadly experienced senior mining executive with proven success in the initiation, negotiation, planning and operation of major projects domestically and abroad. Mr. von Kursell has also gained extensive knowledge of regulatory agencies and in dealing with investors and financial institutions.
Mr. von Kursell is a mining engineer who has previously held various senior management positions with a number of public exploration companies including the positions of President and Chief Executive Officer with Pencari Mining Corporation and Vice President of Cypress Anvil Mining Corporation. Mr. von Kursell was also General Superintendent for Cominco's Pine Point Project.