True North Gems Inc. has appointed Hayley Henning as V.P Marketing and Development. “It is an exciting time in the colored gemstone industry as True North Gems moves toward sustainable multi-year production of the first Arctic source of ruby and pink sapphires. I’m thrilled to be a part of this incredible project and look forward to contributing my depth of experience and knowledge to introduce these gems to the international market” says Hayley Henning.

Ms. Henning carries 20 years of experience in marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the gemstone and jewellery industry. Her career highlights include her role for the last several years as Executive Director of the Tanzanite Foundation, the marketing division of TanzaniteOne Mining Ltd.

“Hayley brings the experience and skill sets that will add depth and capacity to True North’s evolution from explorer to gem producer and her appointment will bring immediate value” stated Nicholas Houghton President and CEO “Her years of involvement in Gemstone and Jewellery marketing will also be of great service to our future clientele”

The Company also announced that it has granted 7,100,000 stock options to its directors, officers, employees and consultants. The options have an exercise price of $0.16 per share and will expire on January 29, 2020.