Doray Minerals wins Craig Oliver Award

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THE CONFERENCE CALLER: The fifth annual presentation of the Craig Oliver
Award took place at this year’s RIU Explorers Conference in Fremantle.

The 2015 winner of the Award was Doray Minerals Limited (ASX: DRM).

 

Alan Kelly receives the Award from Lachlan Jones and Shanelle Oliver

 

For industry-watchers the win was no real big surprise given the amount of activity the company has generated during the past 12 months.

This included its successful takeover bid for Mutiny Gold, which delivered the Deflector gold project, as well as the announcement of a maiden Inferred Resource for a third lode, the Suzie Zone (9468,000 tonnes at 8.1 grams per tonne gold for 123,000 ounces of gold) at the Andy Well mine, located just outside of Meekatharra in Western Australia.
 
Picking up the gong, Doray Minerals managing director Allan Kelly said, “I am honoured, and humbled, to accept such an esteemed award on behalf of Doray Minerals and thank all employees, contractors and consultants who have maintained health and safety standards and a high work ethic at all times.”
 
“The company has focussed on reaching production targets, delivering strong financial results and accelerating exploration as is now embarking on a new chapter within its growth strategy with the recent acquisition of the development-ready Deflector gold project.”
 
 The Award was created in memory of Craig Oliver, former non-executive director of Sundance Resources, who passed away on 19 June 2010 when a plane carrying the entire Sundance Resources board crashed in the Congo, killing all on board.

“This Award helps us all to remember Craig, and the Sundance team, and recognise that the mining industry has a pioneering spirit. Let’s keep our industry alive and pay tribute to those who have come before us,” Kelly said.
 
The Award is presented each year at the RIU Explorers Conference to a small to mid-cap Australian mining company which has excelled in several areas of performance including exploration, mining, community engagement and environment.