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AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE LISTS THE COMMON STOCK OF WESTERN GOLDFIELDS INC. | ||
New York, November 8, 2007 — The American Stock Exchange® (Amex®) today listed the common stock of Western Goldfields Inc. under the ticker symbol WGW. Western Goldfields Inc. is a gold mining company with operations focused in the western United States. Currently, the Company’s principal asset is the Mesquite Mine located in the Imperial County California. “We are pleased to welcome Western Goldfields to the American Stock Exchange,” said Neal Wolkoff, Chairman and CEO of Amex. “We look forward to providing them with the solid support and services that are essential in today’s competitive marketplace.” “Listing on the Amex represents an important milestone in Western Goldfields’ corporate development as we seek to grow our business and continue to create value for our shareholders,” said Randall Oliphant, Chairman of Western Goldfields. | ||
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