Shoshone Silver Mining: Consulting Geologist on Board
April 30, 2007--Shoshone Silver Mining (PINK SHEETS: SHSH) is pleased to announce it has engaged consulting geologist Rene von Boeck to evaluate its North American holdings. Mr. von Boeck has 45 years experience in precious metal exploration, reserve analysis, deposit modeling and mine planning in North and South America. He served as Director of Exploration for Mintec, S.A. in Bolivia, Senior Geologist and Project Exploration Geologist for Latin American Gold in Ecuador, Senior Geologist and Senior Minerals Analyst for Independence Mining in Colorado prior to becoming an independent consultant. Mr. von Boeck has evaluated numerous large (1+ million ounce) precious metal deposits targeted for acquisition in the US, Canada and South America.
Shoshone is examining each of its properties for exploration, development and production potential, both with or without earn-in or joint venture partners, as part of its new business plan designed for maximizing shareholder value. The evaluation process is expected to continue through August, 2007 in parallel with the final phase of refurbishing and reopening Shoshone’s Lakeview Mill.
"Rene is one of the most highly regarded precious metal geologists in the world," said Shoshone CEO Conrad Houser. “We are thrilled to have him on our team!
About Shoshone Silver Mining
Founded in 1969 as a silver exploration, development and production company, Shoshone maintains a diverse portfolio of mineral exploration projects across the western United States and Mexico, including its ongoing Bilbao silver and base exploration project in Zacatecas, Mexico. Shoshone stock trades on the Pink Sheets under the symbol "SHSH".
Certain statements contained in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results.
For further information, please visit the company’s website at www.shoshonesilvermining.com.
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