December 17, 2018 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Arctic Star Exploration Corp. (“Arctic Star” or the “Company”) announces the resignation of Jared Lazerson a Director of the Company.
Mr. Lazerson has recently become CEO of Margaret Lake Diamonds (“Margaret Lake”). Margaret Lake and Arctic Star are 60/40 joint venture partners on the Diagras Diamond Project. Diagras is comprised of 22,595 hectares located in the prolific Lac de Gras diamond field proximate to the Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories. The property is comprised of 20 known kimberlites.
“While we lose a Director we gain a partner on our Diagras Diamond Project, as Mr. Lazerson becomes CEO of our joint venture partner Margaret Lake Diamonds. With Margaret Lake as the operator of the joint venture, we look forward to continuing to work with Mr. Lazerson in the future,” stated Arctic Star CEO Patrick Power.
About Arctic Star
The Company owns a 100% interest in Timantti Diamond Project including a 243 Ha Exploration Permit and a 193,700 Ha Exploration Reservation near the town of Kuusamo, Finland. The project is located approximately 550km SW of the operating Grib Diamond Mine in Russia. Arctic Star is currently focussed on exploration at Timantti, where four diamondiferous kimberlite bodies have been discovered. The Company has interests in additional diamond exploration properties in northern Canada including Diagras (40% contributing), Redemption (100%), and Stein (Optioned to a JV) as well as the Cap rare metals project in British Columbia. Arctic Star has a world-class exploration team responsible for several world-class diamond discoveries.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ARCTIC STAR EXPLORATION CORP.
Patrick Power, President & CEO
+1 (604) 218-8772
ppower@arcticstar.ca
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Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements in this press release include that the Timantti Project transaction is a pre-eminent opportunity.
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