VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - May 23, 2007) - True North Gems (TSX VENTURE:TGX) is pleased to announce the nomination by management of Robert Boyd to True North Gems Board of Directors for confirmation at the Company's Annual General Meeting, June 22, 2007.
Mr. Boyd is a mining executive with more than 30 years experience in exploration, executive-level management, corporate finance and corporate governance. Mr. Boyd is currently a Director of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and the Association for Mineral Exploration BC. He was formerly the President CEO and Director of Ashton Mining of Canada Inc., a leading diamond exploration company, also a founding principal and major shareholder of a financial and strategic advisory firm, and former Vice President Exploration for Homestake Canada Limited.
Mr. Boyd is a geologist and gemologist. He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC, the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Society of Economic Geology and a fellow of the Geological Association of Canada, and Gemological Associations of Great Britain and Canada.
"True North's management is delighted that Mr. Boyd has agreed to be nominated as a Director and is confident that the company's shareholders will confirm his nomination at the upcoming AGM," said Andrew Lee Smith, True North's Chairman and CEO. "Mr. Boyd's knowledge and experience will be invaluable in providing direction and support as the Company moves into a critical and challenging phase in its development."
Additional information on the Company's management, Greenland rubies, technical reports and other public documents are available at www.sedar.com or, at the company's website, www.truenorthgems.com.
True North Gems Inc. is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. The Company is a pioneer in coloured gemstone exploration in North America and is currently focused on the exploration and development of the Fiskenaesset ruby and pink sapphire property in Greenland. The Company also owns 100% interest in the Beluga sapphire property located on Baffin Island and the Yukon-based Tsa da Glisza emerald and Bandito Nickel properties.
The Company relies on litigation protection for "forward-looking" statements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
True North Gems Inc.
Andrew Lee Smith
Chairman and CEO
(604) 687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
True North Gems Inc.
Ken Shortt
Investor Relations
(604) 687-8055 or 1-800-399-8055
Email: ken@truenorthgems.com
Website: www.truenorthgems.com
