Laurentian Goldfields Ltd. Appoints Catherine McLeod-Seltzer as Advisor to the Board of Directors
June 4, 2008Vancouver, British Columbia – June 4, 2008 – Laurentian Goldfields Ltd. (“Laurentian” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:LGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Catherine McLeod-Seltzer as an Advisor to the Board of Directors. Ms. McLeod-Seltzer is the Chairman of Pacific Rim Mining Corp. and a recognized leader in the minerals industry. She has raised over $350 million in working capital for exploration to date, and has been involved in over $4 billion in corporate transactions in the mining industry. Her leadership experience, financial know-how, access to capital, and the respect she has earned within the exploration and mining community are invaluable assets to the companies she is involved in. Ms. McLeod-Seltzer is well known in mining circles for backing proven mine finders and helping build successful mineral companies, including Arequipa Resources Ltd., Francisco Gold Corp., Miramar Mining Corp., Bear Creek Mining Corp., Stornoway Diamond Corp. and Peru Copper Inc. She was named Mining Man of the Year by the Northern Miner in 1999.
“We are excited and privileged to have Ms. McLeod-Seltzer join our group,” states Mr. Andrew Brown, MSc., P.Geo., President and Chief Executive Officer of Laurentian. “Her appointment exemplifies Laurentian’s strategy to build a strong team of mining industry professionals with proven track records in exploration and development.”
About Laurentian Goldfields Ltd.
Laurentian is a well managed team of highly skilled exploration professionals focused on discovery and growth in under-explored regions of mining-friendly jurisdictions. The Company employs leading edge exploration concepts and techniques to quickly and cost effectively screen vast tracts of land for geological and geochemical signatures associated with world class gold deposits.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
Andrew Brown, M.Sc., P.Geo., President and CEO
TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy and accuracy of this Release.
For more information, please contact
Laurentian Goldfields Ltd.
Glen Phillips, Investor Relations
Tel: (604) 646-1581
Fax: (604) 642-2411
Email: info@laurentiangoldfields.com