LAS VEGAS, NV — (Marketwire) — 12/04/12 — (OTCQB: FLPC)
As First Liberty Power Corp continues to execute on its broad strategy to expand and further develop its exploration and mining portfolio, the current management team believes that strategic personnel changes are needed to accelerate this growth in our US based exploration and mining operations. Therefore, starting immediately, CEO Don Nicholson, is very pleased to announce the additions of Mario Beckles, CPA, as the CFO of the organization and board member, Robert B. Reynolds Jr. will assume additional duties as VP of Operations for First Liberty. Both these individuals bring numerous years of experience as well as professional backgrounds to our corporation.
Mr. Mario Beckles is a senior level accounting and financial management executive with more than 14 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting management involving both startups and global multibillion dollar organizations. He began his career as an auditor with Deloitte and has subsequently held senior level accounting positions with companies such as Tyco International, Claire–s Stores Inc. and Investors Bank & Trust. He has continually demonstrated an ability to drive growth initiatives and streamline operations in addition to increasing efficiencies for the organizations he has served. Mr. Beckles also brings strong qualifications in developing and implementing financial controls and processes, financial reporting, and accounting. Mr. Beckles earned a Bachelor–s of Science Degree in Accounting and Financial Management from Florida Southern College. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Robert B. Reynolds Jr., who currently serves as Chairman of the Company–s Board of Directors, will assume the duties of Vice President of Operations. His expanded duties will include oversight of both the mining operation and governmental mining regulations. Mr. Reynolds will assist with the management of our partners conducting operations of the mines and he will manage the media outlets for First Liberty.
CEO Nicholson emphasized that “these two additions to the Management team will greatly assist me in further developing FLPC–s prospective properties. They bring to the team a positive –can do– approach, years of experience and specific strengths that will only help the company as we continue to move forward quickly into the mining operation side of the business.” The CEO went on to say, “I am very excited to work with Mario Beckles as he advances our financial side of the business. His CPA background will greatly assist First Liberty as we further stimulate our bottom line and open more opportunities for investors and stock holders. I am very pleased that Mr. Reynolds has accepted an increase role in the company. I–m very confident that this savvy new management team will work together, as we further develop and advance the company–s vision of being a truly comprehensive mining operation.”
This current report contains “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements in this press release which are not purely historical are forward-looking statements and include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future, work programs, the specific nature and extent of the next phase of our exploration program, our ability to raise the necessary capital to complete our exploration program, and any mineralization, exploration and development of our mineral properties, specifically in regards to Lithium.
Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration and difficulties associated with obtaining financing on acceptable terms. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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