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Peter V. Gundy Joins Amazon's Board of Directors as Chairman
Thursday, 25 June 2009 19:00
Amazon Mining Holding Plc (TSX-V symbol: "AMZ")("Amazon" or the "Company"), is pleased to
announce the appointment of Peter Gundy as Chairman of the Company, and Dr. Henrique
Brandao Cavalcanti and Mr. Renato Gomes as Board Members.
Until recently, Mr. Gundy was Chairman of Neo Material Technologies Inc. a TSX listed mineral
technologies company. Mr. Gundy was the company's founder as well as President and Chieft
Executive Officer from 1992 to 2006. He resigned as Chairman in 2008. From start-up in 1992,
Neo Material Technologies became the largest global producer in its sector. Prior thereto, he
had been a Vice President of Brascan Inc., having been involved with the company's
investments in Brazil. He also was Executive Vice President, Finance of the Potash Corporation
of Saskatchewan Limited at its inception and played a major role in its establishment. The
company went on to become the world's largest global producer of potash fertilizer. Mr. Gundy
has also hel the position of Chairman of Renaissance Securities Inc., a Canadian securities
dealer. Mr. Gundy graduated from the London School of Economics with a Masters of Science
in Economics degree, from McGill University with a Bachelor of Civil Law degree, and from the
University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Gundy was also awarded
certification as a director by the Institute of Corporate Directors. He is currently is a director and
co-owner of Veritprop Ltd. in Toronto.
Cristiano Veloso, President and CEO of Amazon stated, "Mr. Gundy has an enviable record in
building very successful industrial minerals companies. As we ramp up our efforts to launch our
Cerrado Verde Potash Project, his experience will prove very helpful."
On June 24, 2009 the Company held its Annual General Meeting, shareholders elected Board
nominated directors Dr. Henrique Brandao Cavalcanti, a Canadian trained mine engineer,
former Brazilian federal government minister and representative for Brazil at the United nations
and World Health Organization; and Mr. Renato Gomes a Brazilian lawyer based in Washington
DC, specialized in foreign corporate investment and government relations (See May 25, 2009
Press Release for more details). Mr. Michael Atkinson withdrew his nomination prior to the
meeting and the new board of directors nominated Mr. Gundy to fill the vacancy.
About Amazon
Amazon Mining, listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, is a mineral exploration company
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Peter V. Gundy Joins Amazon's Board of Directors as Chairman
Thursday, 25 June 2009 19:00
engaged in creating shareholder value by developing mineral properties in Brazil. The company
is focused on the development of the Cerrado Verde project. Cerrado Verde is a source of
abundant and accessible verdete slate, a potash rich rock from which Amazon plans to produce
a slow-release, non-chloride, multi-nutrient, fertilizer product.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Amazon Mining Holding Plc,
Cristiano Veloso, President & Chief Executive Officer
For additional information please contact:
Cristiano Veloso, President & Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +44(0)20 8133 7607;Fax: +44(0)20 7405 777; Email: cv@amazonplc.com
OR
Jed Richardson, VP Corporate Development
Tel: +1(416) 866-2966; Fax: +1(416) 967-9393; Email: jed@amazonplc.com
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Peter V. Gundy Joins Amazon's Board of Directors as Chairman
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Cautionary Language and Forward Looking Statements
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE. THIS PRESS
RELEASE CONTAINS CERTAIN “FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS”, WHICH INCLUDE
BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, STATEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE FUTURE FINANCIAL OR
OPERATING PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY, ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND ITS
PROJECTS, STATEMENTS REGARDING USE OF PROCEEDS, EXPLORATION
PROSPECTS, IDENTIFICATION OF MINERAL RESERVES, COSTS OF AND CAPITAL FOR
EXPLORATION PROJECTS, EXPLORATION EXPENDITURES, TIMING OF FUTURE
EXPLORATION AND PERMITTING, REQUIREMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL
CAPITAL,GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS OF MINING OPERATIONS,ENVIRONMENTAL
RISKS,RECLAMATION EXPENSES, TITLE DISPUTES OR CLAIMS, AND LIMITATIONS OF
INSURANCE COVERAGE. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS CAN GENERALLY BE
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EXPECT” OR “IS EXPECTED”, “ANTICIPATES” OR “DOES NOT ANTICIPATE”, OR
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TAKEN”,“OCCUR” OR “BE ACHIEVED”. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE
KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS,UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS WHICH MAY
CAUSE THE ACTUAL RESULTS,PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COMPANY
TO BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY FUTURE RESULTS, PERFORMANCE OR
ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY SAID STATEMENTS. THERE CAN BE NO
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NOT PLACE UNDUE RELIANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS.
Readers are cautioned not to rely solely on the summary of such information contained in this
release and are directed to the complete set of drill results posted on Amazon’s website
(www.amazonplc.com) and filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and any future amendments to
such. Readers are also directed to the cautionary notices and disclaimers contained herein.
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