January 29th, 2003

Kevin Peacocke (left), Director of Process Development and Sean Waller, (right) Manager of Process Engineering will lead the newly formed technical services division catering to clients requiring gravity concentration expertise and turn-key processing solutions.

An example of a multi- unit gravity circuit consisting of ten Knelson Concentrators. This is just one example of what Knelson Gravity Solutions technical services can provide their clients.

VANCOUVER, Canada - On behalf of Knelson, Mr. Doug Corsan, Vice President of International Sales is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. Kevin Peacocke (MIMM, C.Eng.) and Mr. Sean Waller (M.Sc., P.Eng.) as executives of Knelson Gravity Solutions ( www.KnelsonGravitySolutions.com).

Knelson Gravity Solutions (KGS) is a newly formed technical services division catering to clients requiring gravity concentration expertise and turn-key processing solutions. KGS provides gravity testing, circuit modeling, process development, detail engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning services for fully integrated modular gravity circuits worldwide.

As Director of Process Development, Mr. Kevin Peacocke will act as key industry liaison and will be directly responsible for new project assessment, metallurgical testwork development and conceptual flowsheet design. He will also be extensively involved in new product and process R&D and strategic market development on a global basis.

Mr. Peacocke's background consists of over 25 years of successful mineral processing projects, research and product development. His academic training includes a B.Sc. from the University of Witwatersrand (RSA) and a Rand Assayer's Certificate of Competency from the South African Institute of Assayers and Analysts.

As Manager of Process Engineering, Mr. Sean Waller will be responsible for project assessment, flowsheet development, detailed process/project design and ongoing initiatives. He will work directly with end users on plant retrofit modules and with EPCM contractors on Greenfield projects. He will oversee detailed engineering, project construction, installation and commissioning

Mr. Waller has over 20 years of international mining and mineral processing experience in operations, project development and engineering. He possesses B.Sc. degrees in both Geology and Geological Engineering and a M.Sc. degree in Mineral Processing. Prior to joining Knelson Gravity Solutions, Mr. Waller was Manager of Strategic Development at Kilborn Engineering Pacific Ltd (a division of SNC Lavalin) where he served as Senior Metallurgist and Project Manager. Mr. Waller is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, and is past Chairman of the Vancouver Branch of the C.I.M.

Knelson is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the research, development and international marketing of mineral processing solutions. 2003 marks their 25th company anniversary.

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