Published: February 9, 2017 |

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Harold Shipes
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Altair Resources Inc. has appointed Harold Shipes as CEO after the sudden passing of John Huguet, chairman and chief executive officer of Altair.

Harold Shipes will work to continue the acquisition, exploration and development programs initiated by Huguet without interruption and with the assistance of the company’s board, advisory board and extremely capable staff. Shipes is a metallurgical and mining engineer who brings a wealth of experience, global perspective and keen sense of shareholder value to the board of Altair Resources. Shipes has 44 years mining experience in senior positions in base and precious metals production, engineering, and project development management around the world. Shipes has extensive experience in acquisition and development of projects in the United States, Canada, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Honduras, Bolivia, Ireland, Mexico and Venezuela. He has served as vice-president and general manager of operations of Southern Peru Copper Corp., one of the largest copper producers in the world, and as chief executive officer and general manager of Ok Tedi Mining Ltd., where he developed one of the largest copper mines in the world.

“I would like to express my thanks to the board for this appointment and will work to continue with John’s vision for the company and I look forward to the challenge,” said Harold Shipes, CEO of Altair Resources.

About Altair Resources
Altair Resources Inc. was incorporated in British Columbia November 17, 2005. Altair is an exploration stage company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties Altair’s current projects include the INVICTUS ZINC PROJECT utilizing the Cerpulje license and a newly acquired lithium project in Quebec.

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