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Purecore Metals Appoints Geologist Dennis LaPoint as Technical Advisor

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Purecore Metals (PURE.CN) on Thursday said it appointed career geologist Dennis LaPoint as a technical advisor.

LaPoint has more than 45 years of experience in mineral exploration and the mining industry, including uranium exploration and evaluation across the US and Canada and developing geological models for uranium deposits in the Colorado Plateau.

Purecore Metals shares were last seen down C$0.05 to C$1.63 on the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Price: $1.63, Change: $-0.05, Percent Change: -2.98%

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