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TORONTO , May 7, 2012 \/CNW\/ - Liberty Mines Inc. (\"Liberty\" or the \"Company\") announced today that it has appointed David Birch , CPA CMA, to the position of Chief Financial Officer effective June 1 , 2012. Mr. Birch will be responsible for all of Liberty's financial activities, including reporting, auditing, taxation and financing. <\/p>\n
\"David's disciplined approach to both management and financial systems will be a welcomed addition to our organization,\" commented Chris Stewart , President & CEO of Liberty Mines. \"His achievements and progressive advancement into more senior financial positions at Labatt and INBEV, which are known for their high performance environments, really says a lot about David's abilities. I am extremely pleased to have David join our senior management team.\" <\/p>\n
Mr. Birch obtained his Economics Degree from York University and has more than 20 years of financial accounting experience with such large companies as Labatt Breweries of North America and AB\/INBEV North America , where he held senior level finance positions. Most recently Mr. Birch was Vice President of Finance and Operations for McClelland Premium Imports in Toronto , Ontario. <\/p>\n
\"On behalf of Liberty, I would also like to thank Niall Murphy for his excellent work and dedication to the Company, filling in as the Interim CFO,\" added Mr. Stewart . Mr. Murphy will return to his former position as the Company's Controller. <\/p>\n
Liberty's previous CFO, William (Bill) Woods is no longer with the Company. <\/p>\n
About Liberty Mines Inc. Liberty Mines Inc. is a mid-tier producer of nickel and is focused on the exploration, development and production of nickel, copper, cobalt and platinum group metals from its properties in Ontario, Canada . It owns and operates the only nickel concentrator in the Shaw Dome, a prospective nickel belt region near Timmins, Ontario. With a new management team in place, Liberty is focused on growth initiatives not only through a more aggressive exploration program on its current properties but also through potential acquisition or partnership opportunities beyond its core Timmins area projects. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Read the original: TSX: LBE TORONTO , May 7, 2012 \/CNW\/ - Liberty Mines Inc. (\"Liberty\" or the \"Company\") announced today that it has appointed David Birch , CPA CMA, to the position of Chief Financial Officer effective June 1 , 2012. Mr. Continue reading
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