McEwen Mining Announces Senior Management Changes
McEwen Mining (NYSE: MUX) announces senior management changes as Anna Ladd-Kruger retires as CFO for health and family reasons, with Perry Y. Ing appointed as interim CFO. Peter Mah, COO, also resigns, effective June 3, with William Shaver stepping in as interim COO. The company is focused on stabilizing operations, divesting certain assets, and advancing the Los Azules copper project. The board is actively searching for new candidates for both executive roles.
- Perry Y. Ing has previous experience as CFO, likely ensuring continuity in financial leadership.
- William Shaver brings over 50 years of experience in mining, which could strengthen operational oversight.
- Management changes may create uncertainty regarding operational and financial strategies.
- Anna Ladd-Kruger's departure could leave a gap in financial leadership during a critical transition period.
TORONTO, May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE: MUX) (TSX: MUX) (“McEwen Mining” or the “Company”) announces that Anna Ladd-Kruger, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to retire to focus on her health and family; she will depart after the first quarter reporting is complete and an orderly transition is in place. CFO responsibilities will be assumed on an interim basis by Perry Y. Ing until a new executive transitions into the position. Mr. Ing, CA, CPA, CFA, is an experienced executive who previously served as CFO of the Company and its predecessor from 2008 to 2015 and subsequently served as CFO of Kirkland Lake Gold and, most recently, of Mountain Province Diamonds.
Additionally, Peter Mah, Chief Operating Officer, is stepping down for personal reasons on June 3rd. Responsibility for oversight of operations will be assumed on an interim basis by William (Bill) Shaver, currently a director of the Company. Mr. Shaver, P. Eng., is a seasoned mining executive with over 50 years of management and executive experience in all facets of mine design, construction, and operations. In 1980, he was a co-founder of Dynatec Corporation, which became one of the leading contracting and mine operating groups in North America. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer of INV Metals before its sale to Dundee Precious Metals.
The CEO and Board of Directors are currently preparing transition plans and a search for candidates for both roles is underway. We thank Anna and Peter for their contributions and wish them well in the future.
The focus of the Company going forward is on stabilizing its operations after a challenging period, divesting certain assets, and advancing our most significant value driver, the giant Los Azules copper project, towards key milestones (PEA, IPO, PFS).
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ABOUT MCEWEN MINING
McEwen Mining is a diversified gold and silver producer and explorer focused in the Americas with operating mines in Nevada, Canada, and Argentina. It also has a large exposure to copper through its subsidiary McEwen Copper, owner of the Los Azules copper deposit in Argentina.
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