GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB, (May 27th, 2021): Angkor Resources Corp. (TSXV: ANK and OTC: ANKOF) (“Angkor” or “the Company”)

Angkor Resources Corp. (TSV:ANK.V) is pleased to announce the appointment of Russ Tynan as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Tynan’s appointment compliments the announcement on May 14, 2021 naming Delayne Weeks as Chief Executive Officer.

“This is an exciting time at Angkor as we continue to drive our strategy forward, prove out our existing holdings and push more aggressively on new opportunities” said Tynan. “I am pleased to leverage my considerable governance and leadership experience to build deeper relationships with our investor communities and push to fulfill our additional purpose of helping those people living near, and benefiting from, our work.”

Mr. Tynan has served as a Director of Angkor Resources since 2020. He brings more than 35 years of senior executive leadership experience in the private and public sectors and is a recognized leader in governance and strategy. This change in leadership supports the Board’s commitment to establishing the strongest possible governance model and build long-term value for shareholders. 

Highlights About Russ Tynan, Board Chair

  • Holds more than 35 years of senior executive leadership experience in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
  • Recognized as leader in governance, brings innovation and problem-solving
  • Known for leading organizations through significant growth and change,
  • Held senior roles with two Olympic Winter Games
  • Provided strategic oversight on multiple projects on behalf of the Province of Alberta
  • Championed organizational effectiveness in the energy sector
  • Restructured governance in the financial sector
  • Transitioned management teams for success in manufacturing, tourism, specialized IT and entrepreneurial ventures. 

Mr. Tynan’s board experience includes chair, vice chair and standing committee chair roles with private, crown and not-for profit corporations including the Calgary Stampede, File On ‘Q and Travel Alberta.

ABOUT ANGKOR RESOURCES CORP.

Angkor Resources Corp. (TSV: ANK.V) is a North American, publicly traded, mineral and oil & gas exploration company focused on resources and responsible development.  Angkor focuses on project generation, and then selects strong partners to responsibly advance each prospect with a sustainable royalty or other revenue stream.  Angkor leverages its greatest assets – extensive regional experience, land packages with multiple prospects, and building quality relationships with stakeholders.   Angkor explores and develops assets with the view of advancing numerous projects, generating cash, and retaining a stake in the future production for sustained value creation. 

CONTACT:

Delayne Weeks, CEO
Telephone: +1 (780) 831-8722
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.angkorresources.ca  or follow us on Twitter @AngkorResources.

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Certain information set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to the potential for gold and/or other minerals at any of the Company’s properties, the prospective nature of any claims comprising the Company’s property interests, the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, dependence upon regulatory approvals, uncertainty of sample results, timing and results of future exploration, and the availability of financing.  Readers are cautioned that the assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.