Atlantic GoldCorp. has appointed Maryse Belanger as COO of the company,effective July 17.

Belanger will succeed John Morgan, who will retire inAugust, the company said July 8.

Morgan will remain with the company as a director and as anadviser during the transition.

Belanger will be responsible for the overall operational andtechnical management of the company's assets as well as identification of newstrategic opportunities.