QC Copper and Gold Inc. announced that it has appointed Philippe Cloutier, President & CEO of Cartier Resources, as an independent director of the company. Cloutier, P.Geo holds a B.Sc. in Geology, a certificate in Human Resource Management and has over 35 years of experience in the mining exploration and development business. Mr. Cloutier has previously worked for industry leaders such as Noranda Inc., Aur Resources Inc., and Soquem. Mr. Cloutier played a lead role in discovering and delineating the Bell-Allard South Cu-Zn Mine in Matagami, Quebec. He has served as Chairman of the AEMQ and a member of the Order of Geologist professional inspection committee. He is the founder of Cartier Resources, for which he is a director and president and CEO.