Avanti Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Avanti Mining Inc (TSXV:AVT) announced the appointment of Mark G.Premo as Chief Operating Ofiicer of Avanti Kitsault Mine Ltd. Mr.Premo is expected to assume his new role min June, 2012.

As quoted in the press release:

Mark is a Registered Professional Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University. He was most recently President and CEO of Chevron Mining in Englewood, CO, the company he began his mining career at in 1977. He has over 34 years of surface and underground mining experience in the industry.

Avanti, President & CEO, Craig J.Nelsen, commented:

I am delighted to welcome Mark to Avanti and feel very fortunate to have attracted a person with the mine operating and management skills that he possesses.He is the perfect individual to guide the Company through its transition into an operating entity and in other future growth opportunities.

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