SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 5, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Timberline Resources Corporation (Pink Sheets:TBLC) announced today that Paul Dircksen has joined its Board of Directors.
Mr. Dircksen has enjoyed a distinguished thirty-four year career in the mining and mineral exploration industries, serving in executive, managerial, and technical roles at several companies. He possesses a strong "hands-on" technical background, serving as a team member on nine significant gold discoveries, six of which have become operating mines. He has broad international experience in precious metals, base metals and industrial minerals with expertise covering a wide array of geological settings.
Mr. Dircksen has served as President of Canadian juniors Brett Resources and Bravo Venture Group. He also co-founded Vancouver-based Orvana Minerals where he held Vice-President and COO positions and was primarily responsible for project acquisitions, exploration program direction, and business development. He has also held project management and operational positions at Lacana Gold, Gulf Resources, Cordex Exploration, and Hecla Mining. He holds degrees in Geology and Geological Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Timberline President Stephen Goss stated, "We are very excited to work with Paul and welcome him to our team. We believe that his impressive background and track record of success will make him a tremendous asset to Timberline and we hope to rapidly expand his role with the Company."
Timberline Resources Corporation is a Spokane-based junior mineral exploration company focused on the cost-effective acquisition, exploration, and development of promising mineral properties in the western United States. Timberline stock trades on the OTC Market under the symbol "TBLC".
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