Sterling Mining Company (OTCBB:SRLM) today announced that Michael L. Mooney, who has served the Company since May 2005 as Corporate Secretary/Assistant Treasurer, has been appointed Corporate Treasurer of the Company, effective immediately, while he also remains Corporate Secretary.
Mr. Mooney replaces Gene Higdem who has resigned as Treasurer to take up another position at Sterling Mining on the operations side. Gene Higdem has been a key member of Sterling’s management team since 2003.
Raymond De Motte, Sterling’s President, commented, “Mike’s new role as Corporate Treasurer will call on his wealth of experience to help guide Sterling on its growth path. Smoothing the transition will be the added advantage of having Gene still here as a valuable part of the Company and available for counsel.”
Prior to joining Sterling Mining, Mr. Mooney spent more than 25 years with Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC of Spokane, Washington (formerly Bayer Corporation), where he also served as chief financial officer for five years until 2004. Mr. Mooney holds a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Accounting from Gonzaga University of Spokane.
About Sterling Mining Company
Sterling Mining controls the Sunshine Mine, currently forecasted to begin production in December 2007, and related exploration lands in the prolific Silver Valley of northern Idaho. The Company also holds several silver properties in Mexico, including the Barones Tailings Project in the Zacatecas Silver District. Shares of Sterling Mining Company trade on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “SRLM” and also on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “SMX”.