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MINING PEOPLE: McEwen Mining, Riverside Resources, and Royal Nickel
The new COO of Toronto-based McEwen Mining is Xavier Ochoa, a seasoned executive with more than 25 years’ experience. Most recently he was general manager at Goldcorp’s Cerro Negro mine. Former COO William Faust is leaving the company on Sept.…
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MINING PEOPLE: Anfield, Aurvista, Barrick, Kombat Copper, Orca Gold, and Vena Resources
Anfield Gold Corp. of Vancouver has appointed Andrew Storrie as president and COO. He will spearhead the company’s Coringa gold project in Brazil. Keith C. Minty is now the COO of Aurvista Gold Corp. in Montreal. He will be based…
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MINING PEOPLE: Bellhaven Copper & Gold, Eastmain, Excellon, and McEwen Mining
Bellhaven Copper & Gold of Vancouver has asked Milagros (Millie) Paredes to take over the role of COO in addition to her current duties as president of the company. At the same time, Dr. Paul Zweng has been named CEO…
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MINING PEOPLE: Dominion Diamond, Kinross, Luna Gold, Osisko, Premier Gold, and War Eagle
Dominion Diamond Corp of Yellowknife, NT, has added two new directors to its board – Trudy Curran and Tim Dabson. Curran, until recently an executive of Canadian Oil Sands, will also be chair of the health, safety and environmental committee.…
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MINING PEOPLE: American Lithium, Cornerstone, Encanto Potash, Endeavour Silver, and Maritime Resources
American Lithium of Vancouver has asked Karl Kottmeier to assume the role of president and CEO. Michael Kobler will transition to executive chair and COO while retaining his duties as president. Douglas Ford will become CFO. Colin McKenzie is the…
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MINING PEOPLE: Eastplats and Wesdome
The new CEO at Vancouver’s Eastern Platinum is Diana Hu. Toronto-based Wesdome Gold Mines has named Duncan Middlemiss as its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 15, 2016. Rolly Uloth has stepped down from both positions but will remain on…
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MINING PEOPLE: Excellon, Hudson Resources, Logan Resources, and NewCastle Gold
Toronto-based Excellon Resources has named Denis Flood to the post of VP technical services. His previous undertaking was to improve mine design and process efficiency at the Resolution copper mine. He has also done similar work at the Musselwhite, Kidd,…
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MINING PEOPLE: Atlantic Gold, Geoscience BC, MX Gold, Nemaska, Rouge (Fiore), and Yorbeau
Atlantic Gold Corp. of Vancouver has appointed Maryse Belanger as COO, effective July 17. She was most recently CEO and managing director of Mirabela Nickel. Former COO John Morgan is retiring but will continue to advise the company. Bas Brusche…
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MINING PEOPLE: Corazon Gold, Galena International, Klondex, Monarques Gold, and MX Gold
Corazon Gold Corp. of Vancouver has named Victor Goncalves to the posts of president and CEO. Bradley Scharfe, who had been interim CEO since 2014, has become chairman. Additionally, Jorge Orellana has joined the company as VP corporate development. Vancouver-based…
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MINING PEOPLE: Great Lakes Graphite, Kirkland Lake Gold, Kombat Copper, and Osisko Mining
Great Lakes Graphite of Toronto has appointed a general manager, Ted Luczak, for its Matheson micronization facility. A July start-up is anticipated for the plant. Anthony (Tony) P. Makuch is the new CEO of Toronto-based Kirkland Lake Gold. He brings…
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MINING PEOPLE: Endeavour Silver, LeadFX, and Tintina Resources
Dale Mah has joined Endeavour Silver of Vancouver as the VP corporate development. He has held senior positions in mineral exploration, investment research and project evaluation throughout his 20+year career. Lead FX of Toronto has a new president and CEO,…
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MINING PEOPLE: Americas Silver, Gold Ridge Exploration, New Millennium Iron, and Premier Gold
Toronto-based Americas Silver Corp. has named Alex Davidson as chairman of the company. He was responsible for Barrick Gold’s international exploration programs and corporate development until 2009. Davidson was also named PDAC Prospector of the Year in 2003. Former chairman…