UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 3, 2012
GRYPHON GOLD CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 333-127635 | 92-0185596 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation) | Identification No.) |
601 N. Nevada Street
Carson City, Nevada 89703
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(604) 261-2229
(Registrants telephone number,
including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed
since last report)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The Registrant issued a news release filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description |
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99.1 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
GRYPHON GOLD CORPORATION. | |
(Registrant) | |
Dated: January 3, 2012 | By: /s/ John Key |
John Key | |
Chief Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Gryphon Gold Appoints James T. ONeil Jr. as CFO
January 3, 2012 - Gryphon Gold Corporation (TSX: GGN) (OTCBB: GYPH) is pleased to announce that James T. ONeil Jr. has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Gryphon Gold Corporation. Mr. ONeil previously served as the Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operations Officer of Jipangu International from 2006 to present. From 2004 to 2006 Mr. ONeil served as Vice President-Finance, Controller and Treasurer for Apollo Gold Corporation.
Mr. ONeils career began with Asarco Incorporated in 1973. He advanced from Controller of the Ray Complex in 1986 to American Mining Company and Asarco Incorporated Vice President-Finance and Administration for the period 2001-2004.
Mr. ONeil received a Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University and a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University.
"Jim ONeil brings the experience and knowledge to meet the needs of a growing mining company and will provide the required guidance as Gryphon transitions from explorer to producer. We have set a very aggressive production plan based on a Pre-Feasibility that provided a 118% IRR at $1200 per ounce of gold and Jims background makes him the perfect fit at this point in Gryphons life. I look forward to working with Jim as we grow Gryphon and increase shareholder value in this rewarding precious metals market said John Key, Gryphon Golds CEO.
The Board thanks Mr. Ted Sharp of Sharp Executives for assisting Gryphon during its transition to production and cash flow.
For further information please contact:
John L. Key, CEO and President
1-775-883-1456 jkey@grypyhongold.com
Lisanna Lewis, Vice President, Treasurer, Investor Relations
1-604-261-2229 llewis@gryphongold.com
ABOUT GRYPHON GOLD:
Gryphon Gold is a Nevada-focused gold exploration company. The Companys principal property is its Borealis gold project located in the Walker Lane gold belt of western Nevada.
This press release contains forward-looking statements and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of United States and Canadian securities laws, which may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Companys expectations related to its transition to a producer, production plans and increases in shareholder value. Such forward-looking statements and forward-looking information reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including risks associated with the start up of mining operations, and the risks and uncertainties outlined under the section headings Forward-Looking Statements and Risks Factors and Uncertainties in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2011, and interim report on Form 10Q for the period ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the SEC and Canadian securities administrators and in the Companys other reports, documents, and registration statements filed with the SEC (available at www.sec.gov) and with Canadian securities administrators (available at www.sedar.com ). Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, except as may be required by law. Full financial statements and securities filings are available on the Companys website: www.gryphongold.com and www.sec.gov or www.sedar.com.