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Takara Appoints William Kerr as Vice President Exploration

Tuesday, 06 May 2014 02:52 PM

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TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 6, 2014 / Takara Resources Inc. ("Takara" or the "Company") (TSXV:TKK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. William C. Kerr, P. Geo., to the position of Vice President Exploration, replacing Rod Ogilvie who passed away suddenly.

Mr. Kerr is a professional geologist (P.Geo) with over 35 years of experience in senior exploration and mining management roles including fourteen years with Denison Mines, the last seven as worldwide Vice President, Exploration where he led successful uranium exploration programs in the Athabasca Basin including discovery success at Midwest A, and the Phoenix deposit at Wheeler River. He also has extensive experience evaluating mineral properties and completing detailed economic valuations of numerous early and advanced stage uranium assets in the Athabasca Basin. Mr. Kerr is a P.Geo and a member of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario, and a Fellow of the Geological Association of Canada. A published author on high-grade uranium with the Society of Economic Geologists, he has also served as past Chairman of the Exploration Section of the Saskatchewan Mining Association.

"We are thrilled to welcome a professional of Bill's caliber to Takara." stated Chris Hopkins President & CEO. "His extensive experience and success in uranium exploration and economic evaluation combined with his knowledge and professional network provides Takara with top notch exploration leadership as it grows its uranium business development and exploration efforts in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. I would like to acknowledge Rod's outstanding efforts and contributions to Takara, his wise counsel and friendship will be missed by all of us."

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Chris Hopkins

President & CEO

Takara Resources Inc.

(416) 786-9793 (cell)

[email protected]

Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information

Certain information contained in this news release, including any information relating to the proposed transaction and Takara's future financial or operating performance may be deemed "forward-looking". These statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect Takara's expectations regarding the transaction, and the future growth, results of exploration, business prospects and opportunities of Takara. These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that are identified and disclosed. Although Takara believes that the forward-looking information contained in this news release are based on reasonable assumptions, readers cannot be assured that actual results will be consistent with such statements. Accordingly, readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking information. Takara expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, events or otherwise, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.

The TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

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SOURCE: Takara Resources Inc. 

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