2012 has been a very good year for SIRG.
On February 21, 2012, Rizzo Associates issued a “Trip Letter Report to Assess Status of the Chloride Copper Mine” to the Company. According to the “Trip Letter Report: “The SX/EW Plant is in good condition; however, in need of minor refurbishment and the replacement of some supporting equipment, but most of the equipment can be used and the Plant can be brought back into working c ondition within a reasonable timeframe and limited expense. ” The Company has not currently defined “reasonable timeframe” or “limited expense.”
“We are extremely pleased to have the Rizzo team working to bring the mine back into production and beginning work to improve the accuracy of our reserve estimate,” says J. Rod Martin Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
June 1, 2012 Sierra Resource Group, Inc. ( OTCBB : SIRG) announced today that it plans to launch its new website in June. Sierra engaged Miami based IT firm, Ingenium Solutions, LLC, to design and build the Company's new website, which will feature easy access to the latest Company news, descriptions of the Sierra's mining properties, resource reports and operations, and a separate section for investor information, including direct links to SEC filings and corporate governance policies. Ingenium is a well respected, total service IT firm that will be handling all IT work for Sierra in the future.
"We are very pleased with the design work of the firm, Ingenium Solutions, LLC, and the special attention its President Antonio Manueco gave to the project," said J. Rod Martin , CEO of Sierra.
Mr. Martin added: "Sierra intends to use its website http://www.sierragroupinc.com as a means of disclosing material information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under SEC Regulation FD. Such disclosures will be included on the Company's website under the headings 'Latest News'. Accordingly, investors should monitor such portions of the Company's website, in addition to following the Company's press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts."
June 6, 2012 - SIRG hosted a Town Hall meeting in Chloride for the locals, BLM agents and government officials.
June 6, 2012, the Company signed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Upward Investments, LLC (“UI”) for the purchase of UI’s 90 acres of land adjacent to the Company’s existing claims. The Company would like to acquire UI’s property for the Company’s mining operations. Further representations and warranties shall be included in the to be drafted Definitive Agreement.
July 2, 2012 - When countersigned by each of the parties, this Letter of Intent outlines the general terms as of the 2nd day of July, 2012 for the agreement by and between SIERRA RESOURCE GROUP,INC., a Nevada Corporation, hereinafter referred to as (“SIRG”) and MEDINA PROPERTY GROUP, LLC, a limited liability company incorporated in Florida (hereinafter referred to as “MPG”)
July 25, 2012 Sierra Resource Group, Inc. engaged Marcum, LLC (“ Marcum ”) as its new independent registered public accountants , effective July 25, 2012. The decision to change accountants was recommended and approved by the Company’s board of directors. This action effectively releases Tarvaran, Askelson & Company, LLP (“ TAC ”) as the Company’s independent auditor.
8/15/2012 @ 4:05PM SIRG) (the "Company" or "Sierra") announced today that its Mine Plan of Operation has been reviewed and accepted by The Bureau of Land Management. This formal acceptance has allowed Sierra to submit its draft Environmental Assessment in order to comply with the National Environmental Protection Agency."We're working closely with The Bureau of Land Management and the interactive process is positive," said J. Rod Martin , CEO of Sierra.
Sierra Resource Group awards contract for its Aquifer Protection Permit Transfer and Modification
Aug 14, 2012 - On or about January 2012, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (“DTC”) suspended post-trade settlement services (known as “Global Lock” or “Chill”) for our securities. Upon our inquiry, the compliance department at the DTC advised us that the Global Lock had been instituted due to their uncertainty about the valid issuance of shares of our company held in street name under their nominee Cede & Co. Our management subsequently provided documentation necessary to lift the Global Lock, and on August 14, 2012, the DTC advised us that they had resumed accepting deposits of the Company’s stock for depository and book-entry transfer services.
Aug. 21, 2012 -- Sierra Resource Group, Inc. announced today that on August 1, 2012 it awarded the transfer and modification of its existing Aquifer Protection Permit to CDM Smith (www.cdmsmith.com) a full service, consulting, engineering, construction, and operations company that guides clients across the project life cycle in water, environment, transportation, energy, and facilities.
"We looked at a host of well qualified companies to handle this very important permit process and feel confident in our selection of CDM Smith," said J. Rod Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Sierra.
CDM Smith will prepare all materials for permit transfer, will prepare the BADCT demonstrations for the new facilities as contemplated by Sierra for future operations, will prepare the Amendment (Modification) Application package and final application for submittal and will fully manage the project to completion including handling all meetings with ADEQ and Sierra.
"CDM Smith is well versed in this type of permitting and its inner team has a wealth of experience in dealing with ADEQ," said J. Rod Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Sierra.
8/23/2012
SIRG announced today that the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has advised Sierra that the Depository Trust Company has determined to lift the Deposit Chill on the Company's stock and has resumed accepting deposits of the Company's stock for depository and book-entry transfer services. "We are pleased with this determination and know our shareholders will be too," said J. Rod Martin , CEO of Sierra.
