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Cyon Exploration derives its name from “Halcyon” and the golden days of prosperity describing an idyllic time in the past and our passion to create prosperity for all of our stakeholders.
Our Projects
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Cyon Exploration's Black Rock Canyon Property
Located within Barrick Gold Corporation’s Cortez Joint Venture area of interest. Nevada ranks as the fourth largest gold producer in the world behind China, Australia, and Russia
- 3,894 total acres
- 74 Placer Claims, 159 Lode Claims
- 440 Acres of free minerals lease
- 30 Acre Mill Site
Cyon Exploration's Aspen Gold Property
- 3,000 total hectares
- 25 Kilometers from ARTG Blackwater Gold project
- Adjacent to Tower Resources' (TSXV: TWR)
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Cyon is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in North America.
Latest News
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Gold State Finalizes Acquisition of the Panteria Copper-Gold Porphyry Project in Peru
Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire – April 21, 2022 – Gold State Resources Inc. (formerly Cyon Exploration Ltd.) (“Gold State ” or the “ Company ”) (TSXV:GOST ) ( OTC:CYNXF ) ( FSE:C2YD) is pleased to announce that
GOLD STATE GIVES UPDATE ON ACTIVITIES AND ADDITIONAL GROUND CLAIMED NEAR THE PANTERIA COPPER-GOLD PORPHYRY PROJECT
Vancouver, British Columbia (January 18, 2022) – Gold State Resources Inc. (“Gold State” or the “Company”) (TSXV: GOST | OTCQB: CYNXF | FSE: C2YD) is pleased to provide an
GOLD STATE ANNOUNCES LOI FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE PANTERIA COPPER-GOLD PORPHYRY PROJECT
Vancouver, British Columbia (November 23, 2021) – Gold State Resources Inc. (formerly Cyon Exploration Ltd.)(“Gold State” or the “Company”) (TSXV: GOST | OTCQB: CYNXF | FSE: C2YD) is
CYON EXPLORATION NAME CHANGE TO GOLD STATE RESOURCES INC. AND NEW WEBSITE
Vancouver, British Columbia (September 8, 2021) – Cyon Exploration Ltd. (the “Cyon” or the “Company”) (TSXV: CYON | OTCQB: CYNXF | FSE: C2YD) is pleased to announce that the
Cyon Exploration Announces Private Placement & Appoints New Chair and Director
Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire – August 16, 2021 – Cyon Exploration Ltd. (the “Cyon” or “Company”) (TSXV:CYON) (OTC:CYNXF) (FSE:C2YD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Wayne Tisdale as director and
CYON ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF GOLD STATE RESOURCES INC.
Vancouver, British Columbia (August 5, 2021) – Cyon Exploration Ltd. (the “Cyon” or “Company”) (TSXV: CYON | OTCQB: CYNXF | FSE: C2YD) announces that, further
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Company Leadership
Over a century of hands on experience spanning the entire resource supply chain.
Brian Thurston
President & CEO
Mr. Thurston is a professional geologist with over 28 years of experience working with public companies and holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Western Ontario. As a geologist he has worked around the globe including North, Central and South America, Africa and India. Mr. Thurston transitioned from geologist to corporate positions in 2004, has founded several public companies, and held positions of director and officer, as well as served on multiple committees including audit, disclosure and corporate governance committees.
Wayne Tisdale
Chairman, Director
Mr. Tisdale has 40 years of experience in mining, oil and gas and agriculture finance, exploration, and development. He runs his own merchant banking company and currently sits on the boards of directors of several private and public companies, most notably Canadian Palladium Resources Inc. Over his career, Mr. Tisdale has raised considerable funds in the public company sector and has been instrumental in founding, growing and selling a range of highly successful companies. Some highlights are Rainy River Resources Ltd. (acquired by New Gold Inc.) and US Cobalt Inc. (acquired by First Cobalt Corp.). Mr. Tisdale also founded, grew and sold Torch River Agricultural Corp., one of Saskatchewan’s leading corporate farming entities.
Trumbull Fisher
Director
Trumbull Fisher has significant capital markets experience having served in the industry for approximately 15 years. He has led institutional sales and trading desks at investment banks and co-founded an equity long / short offshore hedge fund, Sui Generis Investment Partners, which was bought by Forge First Asset Management where he remained on as Head of Trading. Mr. Fisher has acted in many different capacities with both private and public companies taking on such roles as Chairman, President, Board Member and Advisor.
Brittney Thompson
CFO
Ms. Thompson is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a BBA from Simon Fraser University. With close to a decade of considerable accounting experience, Ms. Thompson appreciates the intricacies of public practice and has extensive experience in audit for mid-to-large scale firms. With her transition from public practice to serving as CFO, her knowledge spans from private firms to public reporting issuers across various industries
Nancy La Couvée
Corporate Secretary
Ms. La Couvée brings over 25 years of experience as a Corporate Secretary, providing governance and compliance services for international public companies in the resource sector. She facilitates effective board and shareholder communications, ensures regulatory compliance in numerous international jurisdictions, and provides corporate governance guidance, as well as corporate finance administration. Ms. La Couvée is a member of the Governance Professionals of Canada
Michael Hopkinson
Director
Mr. Hopkinson is a US licensed CPA in the state of New Hampshire. He has over 23 years of US tax and public company experience. Having spent over 11 years working primarily for the accounting industry’s “Big Four”, his experience has been extensive in the mining, pharmaceutical and real estate business sectors. Mr. Hopkinson has served as Chief Financial Officer and director for numerous public companies and has comprehensive experience in US-Canada Cross-Border tax and repatriation planning, financial statement reporting, and capital financing activities. Mr. Hopkinson is currently a Principal with Goldsmith Kwok Accounting Group of Vancouver.