QUEBEC
,
Feb. 1
/CNW Telbec/ - Robex Resources Inc. (TSX-V: RBX / FWB: RB4) is pleased to announce the nomination of Mr. André Vézina and
Mr. Michel Doyon
to its Board of Directors. They will replace Mr. André Gagné and
Mr. Peter Hawley
, who have stepped aside to make room for them. This decision will allow Mr. Gagné to dedicate all his time and effort to his role as CEO of the company and to leading Robex towards the achievement of its ultimate goal of becoming a gold producing company. As for Mr Hawley, he will continue to act as a consultant for Robex.
Mr. André Vézina
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Mr. Vézina has a long history with Robex. Not so long ago, for a five-year period, he was Robex's vice-president and, while at that position, his contributions were very significant. His demonstrated skills and abilities in the sphere of capital raising and his deep understanding of the company's needs and capabilities will now be again a considerable asset for Robex. M. Vézina comes with a strong business administration background, especially with respect to financial and human resources management. Furthermore, Robex will greatly benefit from his vast business experience and his strong network of influence in the country of
Mali
. In 2004, Mr Vézina was appointed Commercial Attaché for the Republic of
Mali
. He is also president and founder of
Mali
Oil Development, a company based in Mali's capital city of
Bamako
, and co-founder of
Mali
Energy, now operating under the name of Centric Energy Corp (TSX-V: CTE), a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX-V) with offices in
Vancouver
and
London
. As well, Mr. Vézina is currently involved in investor relations for listed company Scorpio Mining Corp (TSX: SPM), while having played that role before for Niogold Mining Corp (TSX-V: NOX). Aside from his business-orientated roles, Mr. Vézina was recently nominated Honorary Colonel of the 55 Field Ambulance.
Mr. Michel Doyon
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Michel Doyon
, chief executive of the Godefroy Laviolette Foundation, is an experienced manager who has made his mark while working in the food processing industry for a span of more than 20 years. During that period, he sat on the Boards of Multi-Marques inc., a giant of the bakery industry, and Ben's Bakery in Nova Scotia. He is currently involved as a director on the Board of the Godefroy Laviolette Foundation and on the Board of Cle Leasing, a business specializing in lease financing.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
www.robexgold.com
For the Board of Directors:
Rolland Veilleux, President of the Board of Directors
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For further information: and Investor relations: André Gagné, CEO, (418) 527-5023, [email protected]
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