George W Sanders, President, regretfully announced that Leonard W. Saleken, Goldcliff founder and Chairman has passed away following a brief illness. During his more than 40 years' career as a geologist Len developed a reputation for meticulous attention to exploration principles and geosciences fundamentals. As a senior exploration executive he was involved with the exploration, evaluation and development of several projects which achieved successful commercial production.

The board has appointed George Sanders, President, as interim CEO.