Calibre Mining Announces Management Changes
Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX: CXB; OTCQX: CXBMF) announces the immediate resignation of President and CEO Russell Ball for personal reasons. Darren Hall, the current Senior VP & COO, has been appointed to succeed him. Hall has over 30 years of mining experience and was pivotal in the acquisition of key assets and implementing a strategy that is expected to boost gold production by 30% in 2021 to 170,000-180,000 ounces. His leadership record includes significant contributions to previous companies, enhancing shareholder value through successful operations.
- Darren Hall's appointment is expected to strengthen leadership with his extensive experience in increasing production and reducing costs.
- Implementation of Hall's 'Hub and Spoke' strategy projected to increase gold production by 30% in 2021.
- Russell Ball's sudden departure may raise concerns regarding continuity in leadership.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX: CXB; OTCQX: CXBMF) (the “Company” or “Calibre”) announces that President and CEO Russell Ball is stepping down from his executive position and as a Director of the Company for personal reasons effective immediately. The Company would like to thank Mr. Ball for his contributions to Calibre over the past three years and wishes him well in his future endeavours. The Company’s current Senior VP & Chief Operating Officer, Darren Hall has been appointed President & Chief Executive Officer and Director of Calibre effective immediately.
Blayne Johnson, Chairman of Calibre stated: “The Board of Directors of Calibre is very pleased to welcome Darren Hall to his new role as President, CEO and Director of the Company. Darren is an experienced mining professional who was involved in the acquisition of Calibre’s Libertad and Limon gold mines in 2019. He is the originator of Calibre’s “Hub and Spoke” operating strategy which has resulted in a
Darren Hall has over 30 years of leadership experience in the mining industry with a track record of increasing production, reducing costs, and promoting health, safety, and business excellence. Darren joined Calibre as Senior VP & COO in 2019 concurrently with Calibre’s acquisition of the Limon and Libertad gold mines in Nicaragua. Prior to joining Calibre, Darren was COO of Newmarket Gold and was responsible for maintaining a strong foundation of quality gold production from three mines including the high-grade Fosterville gold mine, yielding record results. Prior to Newmarket Gold, Mr. Hall worked for Newmont Mining Corporation where he held roles of increasing leadership and responsibility throughout the organization for almost 30 years.
Qualified Person
Darren Hall, MAusIMM, President & Chief Executive Officer of Calibre Mining Corp is a “qualified person” as set out under NI 43-101 has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information in this news release.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
"Blayne Johnson”
Blayne Johnson, Chairman
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Ryan King
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T: (604) 628-1012
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About Calibre Mining Corp.
Calibre Mining is a Canadian-listed gold mining and exploration company with two
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