Mining News: News Nuggets: Heatherdale CEO Smith steps down

Heatherdale Resources Ltd. April 1 reported that Patrick Smith has resigned as president and CEO and as a director of the company. Heatherdale Chairman Scott Cousens will serve as interim president and CEO of Heatherdale. Heatherdale is focused on Niblack, a volcanogenic massive sulfide project located on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. “Pat’s experience and understanding of Southeast Alaska was of particular value over the past five years during the exploration phase of the Niblack project,” Cousens said. “On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Pat for his leadership and his contribution to the company. We wish him every success in his future endeavors.” As director of Graphite One Resources Inc. and Great American Minerals Exploration Inc., Smith continues to maintain close ties to Alaska’s mining sector. Graphite One is focused on the exploration and development of the Graphite Creek project north of Nome, Alaska. Great American Minerals is exploring the Uncle Sam gold project located about 40 miles southeast of Fairbanks.

- Shane Lasley