TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Bear Mining Corp BGBR, a U.S.-based company focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious metal projects, announced that James Baughman has been appointed as the new CEO. Former CEO, Steve Rix, will assist as needed to ensure a smooth transfer of the duties to Mr. Baughman.

Mr. Baughman has been serving as an independent director with the company for the last 15 months. He has been influential in the acquisition of both of our properties in Wyoming and brings over 30 years of exploration and management experience. He was co-founder and CEO of High Plains Uranium which successfully listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and was later acquired by a major uranium company. He currently serves as the COO of West Mountain Index Advisors, Inc.

In addition to Mr. Baughman's appointment as CEO, Big Bear is pleased to announce the appointment of three additional board members. John Ryan is reunited with Mr. Baughman from their collaborative efforts at High Plains Uranium. He is also the co-founder of U.S. Silver and Western Goldfields Inc.  He currently serves as the CEO and Chairman of Senetek PLC SNKTY . Mr. Ryan will assume the duties of CFO and as a director with Big Bear.

Additionally, the Company is pleased to announce the addition of Howard Crosby as a director.  Mr. Crosby serves currently on the boards of Senetek PLC and White Mountain Titanium Corp WMTM.  He also was co-founder of U.S. Silver, High Plains Uranium, and Western Goldfields Inc.

Finally, the Company is pleased to announce that Mr. Bruce Reid will serve as the new Chairman of the Board. He currently serves as the Chairman and President of Carlisle Gold CGJ. He brings with him extensive experience in the capital markets and financial sectors in Toronto and is a professionally trained geologist.

In his departure, former CEO Steve Rix stated, "In building a junior mining exploration company, we recognize that, from time to time, management changes are essential to foster continued growth and investment in the Company.  It has been my honor to bring Big Bear this far along in its early development and I believe that the new management, along with the addition of Mr. Ryan, Mr. Crosby and Mr. Reid to the Board, will provide Big Bear with years of experience, insight, and success in continuing to build shareholder value through exploration of our precious metals projects."

About Big Bear Mining Corp:

Big Bear Mining Corp is a U.S.-based exploration company, focused on the acquisition and development of gold and other precious commodity projects that are economically viable and geologically compelling. Big Bear is a fully reporting company quoted on the OTCBB under the symbol BGBR.

Website: http://www.bigbearminingcorp.com/

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SOURCE Big Bear Mining Corp