RESSOURCES APPALACHES INC. 
By
Rimouski, October 20, 2011 - Ressources Appalaches (APP-TSXV)
has appointed Mr. John A. Thomas Ph.D. to board of
directors.
As the president of JAT Metconsult Ltd., Mr Thomas provided
consultancy services to a wide range of projects, mostly in
the processing of gold ores. He is also director of
Alexandria Minerals, Canada Zinc Metals, Cassius Ventures and
Infinito Gold.
Dr. Thomas has 38 years experiences in the mining industry,
in both base and precious metals and has worked in Brazil,
Venezuela, Costa Rica, Kazakhstan, Russia, Canada and Zambia.
His experience covers a wide range of activities in the
mining industry, from process development, management of
feasibility studies, engineering and management of
construction and operation of mines. He is a graduate of the
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
where he received a B.Sc. (Hon) in Chemical Engineering, as
well as a M.Sc. and Ph.D. He also received a Diploma in
Accounting and Finance from the U.K. Association of Certified
Accountants. He is a registered professional engineer in the
province of British Columbia.
Alain Hupé, the president and chief executive officer of
Appalaches, stated: "We are very fortunate to have been
able to attract John to our team. His extensive experience,
particularly in gold mine development, will be invaluable as
we progress through development of the Dufferin Mine".
Since it was created in 1994, the goal of Ressources
Appalaches has been to discover and develop deposits of base
and precious metals in Canada, and more especially in Québec
and Nova Scotia. Appalaches are mainly focused on the
exploration and development of the Dufferin gold mine in Nova
Scotia.
Photos of the Dufferin Mine and its facilities are available
on the Company's website at:
www.ressourcesappalaches.com.
The contents of this press release were prepared and checked by Alain Hupé, Ing., a Qualified Person as defined in NI 43-101. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts any responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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For information:
Alain Hupé Ing. President
418-724-0901
info@ressourcesappalaches.com
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that include elements of risk and uncertainty. Consequently, actual results may differ substantially from those anticipated in such statements. These risks and uncertainties are described in the quarterly and annual reports, and in the documents submitted to the securities administration.
