Lisa Hardy Appointed Chief Geologist at Crescent Mine
Vancouver, B.C. June 10th, 2008– SNS Silver Corporation (“SNS” or the
“Company”) (TSX-V: SNS) is pleased to appoint Ms. Lisa Hardy as Chief
Geologist.
Ms. Lisa Hardy has been a staff and consulting geologist for metals and
mining companies for over twenty years. Ms. Hardy has extensive
experience in exploration, development and production phases of
underground metal mines, with an emphasis on sampling procedures,
metals accounting, and resource evaluation of precious metals deposits.
Between 1989 and 1993, she worked as a production or project geologist
at the Bunker Hill and Lucky Friday mines in the Coeur d'Alene mining
district, and at Hecla's Golden Promise mine in Republic, Washington.
From 1993 to 2001, Ms. Hardy was Senior Mine Geologist at Sunshine
Mining and Refining Company based in the Coeur d'Alene mining district.
Currently, she is a director of OFM Research, Inc., a private
not-for-profit corporation founded to promote the study of mineral
thermo chemistry.
Lisa Hardy received an A.B. in Geological Sciences from Cornell
University at Ithaca, NY in 1981, and a M.S. of Geology from University
of Georgia at Athens, GA in 1987. Between 1981 and 1989, she primarily
worked as a geologist and project geologist for DMBW, Inc., a mining
and geology consulting firm based in Denver, CO. While with DMBW, she
was involved in exploration drilling, reconnaissance sampling and
numerous ore reserve evaluation projects predominantly in the western
U.S.
Ms. Hardy is a Licensed Geologist in the state of Washington, and a
Fellow of the Geological Association of Canada. She is a past president
(1995-1996) of the Coeur d'Alene chapter of the Society of Mining
Engineers, and served (1998-2004) as a director of the Belt
Association, a not-for-profit organization that promotes study of the
Proterozoic Belt Supergroup/Purcell Group in the western U.S. and
Canada. “I believe the Crescent Mine is the premier exploration
property in the silver belt of the Coeur D’Alene Mining District and
I’m pleased to be joining the Crescent team at this exciting stage in
the program,” Ms. Hardy said.
Thomas Fudge, President and CEO of SNS, stated, “I am delighted that
Lisa has taken a leadership role in our geology department as we move
into the resource definition stage. We’re well funded with 10 million
dollars in hand, we have great exploration targets and we’ll start
definition drilling in June.”
Staff geologist Brian White, who lead the efforts resulting in the
South Vein and Alhambra Vein discoveries last fall, will gradually cut
back his involvement at the Crescent, but will continue to contribute
geologic expertise. He is very familiar with Ms. Hardy’s work and
recommended her for the position. Mr. White said, “Lisa has vital
experience and skills that are now essential at the Crescent. I’m
really pleased she jointed our team“.
Mr. Fudge went on to note, “Brian and Lisa make an outstanding team.
This combination will maintain continuity and enhance our capabilities
while providing Brian with the time to re-engage his passionate
interest and on-going involvement in rock mechanics research. Prior to
joining SNS, Brian was a key member of a team involved in innovative
research on the mechanics of mining-induced rock failure and rock
bursting conducted at the NIOSH Spokane Research Laboratory”.
Thomas F. Fudge Jr. P. Eng., President of SNS Silver Corp., is a
qualified person as defined by NI 43-101 and has supervised the
preparation of and reviewed the technical information in this press
release.
Silver Wheaton is our largest shareholder with 12%.
SNS Silver
Corporation (SNS: TSX-V) is an exploration company, whose primary asset
is the 100% owned Crescent Property, which hosts the historic Crescent
Mine, located near Kellogg, Idaho. The Property is located in one of
the largest silver districts in North America with over one billion
ounces of silver produced. The property consists of 24 patented mining
claims over approximately 350 acres, alongside 40 acres of surface
rights. The Company currently has a comprehensive and well-funded drill
program underway. Their main focus is on upper country core drilling on
the Alhambra and South Veins, as well as restoration and extension of
existing underground infrastructure.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
SNS Silver Corp. David
Greenway Vice President, Corporate Development (604) 689-0896 or Toll
Free 1-800-663-4567. Email: dg@snssilver.com Website: www.snssilver.com
Historical
resource estimates quoted herein are based on data and reports obtained
and prepared by previous operators. The Company has not completed the
work necessary to independently verify the classification of the
mineral resource estimates and is not treating the mineral resource
estimates as National Instrument 43-101 defined resources verified by a
qualified person. The historical estimates should not be relied upon.
The Crescent Mine will require considerable further evaluation, which
the Company's management and consultants are in the process of
completing. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not
accept the responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news
release.
