July 12, 2006
Press Release 06-9
HuntMountain Resources Appoints Former Hecla Executive to Board of Directors
(SPOKANE, Wash.) HuntMountain Resources (OTCBB:HNTM) announced today the appointment of Alastair H. Summers, former Vice President and General Manager in Mexico for Hecla Mining Company, to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Al Summers has more than 45 years experience in mine development and production in North and South America. From 1992-2001, he was Vice President and General Manager for Minera Hecla de Mexico responsible for the design, construction, operation and reclamation of the highly successful La Choya open pit/heap leach gold mine. Mr. Summers also identified and sponsored the acquisition and development of the San Sebastian high-grade underground silver-gold mine, which included the purchase of the 500 ton per day Velardeña Merrill-Crowe mill. He also served as President and General Manager of Minera Hecla Venezolana initiating improvements to Hecla’s La Camorra operation which resulted in production increases from 85,000 to 250,000 ounces of gold per year.
“We are very pleased to have Mr. Summers join the HuntMountain team and accept this appointment to our Board of Directors,” said President and Chairman Tim Hunt. “The value of Al’s experience as a project manager, engineer, and exploration geologist within world-class mining districts cannot be overstated. Al will be a great asset to our company as we continue to develop our precious metal projects throughout North and South America.”
Mr. Summers earned his B.A. Sc. in Mining Engineering from the University of British Columbia and is registered as a Professional Geologist in Idaho and Professional Engineer in Colorado.
HuntMountain Resources is a U.S.-based junior exploration company engaged in acquiring, exploring and developing precious and base metals properties throughout North and South America. The Company is currently exploring prospective gold properties in Nevada, Quebec, and Santa Cruz Province, Argentina.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy, and some of which might not even be anticipated. This news release is neither a prospectus nor an offer to sell securities or stocks in the company. It is intended for informational purposes only.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Steve Taylor, Director of Investor Relations
HuntMountain Resources
(509) 892-5287
staylor@huntmountain.com
www.huntmountain.com
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