Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) says it has appointed technology and pharma industry executive Bruce Cousins as the Vancouver company's new CFO. Ballard designs and develops energy fuel-cell products.
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Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX:ARZ; NYSE Amex:AZK) has named Roger Walsh as VP of corporate development and promoted Michel Gilbert to executive VP of operations. Walsh was most recently VP of corporate development for Jinshan Gold Mines Inc. Gilbert joined Aurizon in 1996. Aurizon is a gold producer focused on the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec. Its head office is in Vancouver.
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Adanac Molybdenum Corp. (TSX:AUA) has promoted Christopher Kirby to president and CEO. He was previously the company's VP and CFO. Adanac says that Peter Jones has resigned as director, chairman and CEO to pursue other career opportunities. Adanac owns the Ruby Creek project in northern British Columbia. Its head office is in White Rock.
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Potash One Inc. (TSX:KCL) has appointed John McEwan, P.E., as VP of solution processing for its Legacy potash project in southern Saskatchewan. McEwan is a professional engineer with more than 30 years' experience in the chemical processing industry. Potash One is focused on advanced potash properties amenable to solution mining. Its head office is in Vancouver.
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North Arrow Minerals Inc. (TSXV:NAR) says Grenville Thomas has been appointed president and CEO, and Gordon Clarke VP of exploration. Thomas founded, and held various positions in, Aber Resources Ltd. (now Harry Winston Diamond Corp.). Clarke's exploration career experience has been primarily in Canada's North. North Arrow's head office is in Vancouver.
- with files from The Canadian Press (E-mail notices and photos at least two weeks before publication date to murdoch@businessedge.ca)
