공시 • Jun 07
Atha Energy Corp. Announces Management Changes
Atha Energy Corp. announced that Doug Engdahl will be joining ATHA's board of directors in addition to assuming the role of Managing Director. Mr. Engdahl brings a wealth of uranium experience as a former Senior Mine Geologist for Cameco Corporation's McArthur River Mine, and will be responsible for managing ATHA's land development programs and technical personnel to further advance the exploration of the Company's 3.4-million-acre land package. Led by Doug Engdahl, the group brings extensive knowledge and experience in the successful execution of global mining exploration, including in uranium and within the Athabasca Basin. This includes expertise in all aspects of geological, geophysical, environmental, and community engagement efforts, which will be instrumental in conducting geophysical and geological data compilation as well as interpretation work on ATHA's land package. Mr. Engdahl has over 20 years of experience managing various companies with over 15 years of geological experience in both junior and major exploration and mining sectors across North America and in Africa. His extensive mineral exploration experience has been focused on data compilation and interpretation, drill target generation and drill program management, as well as resource and mine modeling with focus on structural geology and resource calculations. Mr. Engdahl has extensive Athabasca Basin resource experience having previously spent over eight years working as a Senior Mine Geologist on Cameco Corporation's McArthur River Mine, the largest high-grade uranium mine in the world. The Company also announced the resignation of Joerg Kleinboeck as Vice-President, Exploration. ATHA would like to thank Mr. Kleinboeck for his contributions during his time with the Company. The Company has appointed Doug Adams as Vice-President, Exploration. Mr. Adams has over 17 years of geoscience experience working in the mining industry with a specific focus in uranium. Mr. Adams spent over 10 years as a geologist with Cameco where he managed multiple projects and was responsible for drill targets, downhole data interpretation, and supervision of junior geologists. Beyond Cameco, Mr. Adams also brings uranium experience from his time working with Denison Mines, 92 Energy and Okapi Resources and has been part of significant uranium discoveries and advancement of known deposits throughout the Athabasca region. Mr. Adams has been a key contributor in discoveries at Eagle Point, McArthur River &West McArthur River, Crowe Butte, Brown Ranch, and most recently the GMZ zone on 92 Energy's Gemini project. He has extensive experience with unconformity, roll-front and tabular deposits in the US and Canada. Additionally, the Company announced the resignation of Morgan Tincher from the board of directors of the Company. Mr. Tincher will continue to provide ongoing consulting services to ATHA moving forward. Rob Friesen, M.Sc. Environment Specialist: Mr. Friesen has over 15 years of experience in environment, regulatory frameworks, building relationships, andcommunications for various resource sectors with a primary focus in mining. Mr. Friesen has managed and implemented environmental management systems and programs conforming to regulatory and ISO 14001 standards for uranium and gold mining operations within Saskatchewan, including Cameco Corporation's McArthur River Mine, the largest high-grade uranium mine in the world. Along with his technical expertise, Mr. Friesen has extensive experience as a subject matter expert for industry and community in a variety of engagement and educational opportunities and is well-versed in building regulatory, community and business relationships associated with the mining industry in Saskatchewan. Chris Brown, P.Geo Geophysical Specialist: Mr. Brown has 17 years of experience in applying borehole, ground, and airborne geophysical methods to enhance mineral exploration projects in a wide range of environments globally. Mr. Brown has also been extensively involved in geophysical project management from business development, client retention and budgeting, as well as survey planning, data acquisition, processing, modelling, and interpretation. He has interpreted datasets for myriad mineral deposit types including uranium. Melissa Engdahl, MBA, MSW Community Relations Specialist: Ms. Engdahl has over 25 years of experience working with individuals, community, public sectors, non-profits, and private enterprise facilitating groups, leading community development initiatives, implementing organizational strategies and building shared value principles, and social awareness into core business models,operations, and service/supply chains. Ms. Engdahl's experience working with Indigenous communities over the last decade underscores the importance of reciprocity, trust, transparency and authentic relationship building in her practice. Her unique experience and diverse education align to support and innovate corporate strategies for corporate social responsibility and environmental, social and governance activities for the organizations she serves. Ty Magee, M.Sc., P.Geo Geochemical Specialist: Mr. Magee has over 8 years of academic and professional exploration experience and has worked with in North America and internationally on multiple projects from grassroots to brownfield exploration on various types of commodities in several roles, including as a Contract Geologist for Denison Mines. Mr. Magee brings exploration experience with focus on data compilation, QA/QC and sampling methods, geological mapping and prospecting, geochemical data interpretations/modeling, project planning and targeting, and technical writing.