Wesdome Appoints Ronald ‘Jono’ Lawrence as Senior Vice President, Exploration and Resources
Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX:WDO, OTCQX:WDOFF) has announced the appointment of Ronald 'Jono' Lawrence as Senior Vice President, Exploration and Resources, effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Lawrence brings over 30 years of extensive exploration experience across multiple regions, including Africa, Australia, and Asia. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Exploration at Endeavour Mining, where he led significant resource expansions, contributing to a 9 million ounce increase in indicated ounces from 2022 to 2024. His expertise in Orogenic greenstone belts and track record in mineral exploration and resource expansion are expected to enhance Wesdome's ability to achieve high-quality reserve replacement and drive resource growth.
Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX:WDO, OTCQX:WDOFF) ha annunciato la nomina di Ronald 'Jono' Lawrence come Vicepresidente Senior, Esplorazione e Risorse, a partire dal 1 gennaio 2025. Il signor Lawrence porta con sé oltre 30 anni di vasta esperienza nell'esplorazione in diverse regioni, tra cui Africa, Australia e Asia. Ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Vicepresidente Esecutivo, Esplorazione presso Endeavour Mining, dove ha guidato significativi ampliamenti delle risorse, contribuendo a un aumento di 9 milioni di once indicate dal 2022 al 2024. La sua esperienza nei greenstone belts orogenici e il suo track record nell'esplorazione mineraria e nell'espansione delle risorse si prevede che migliorino la capacità di Wesdome di ottenere un'elevata qualità nel ricambio delle riserve e promuovere la crescita delle risorse.
Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX:WDO, OTCQX:WDOFF) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Ronald 'Jono' Lawrence como Vicepresidente Senior, Exploración y Recursos, a partir del 1 de enero de 2025. El Sr. Lawrence aporta más de 30 años de amplia experiencia en exploración en múltiples regiones, incluyendo África, Australia y Asia. Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Exploración en Endeavour Mining, donde lideró expansiones significativas de recursos, contribuyendo a un incremento de 9 millones de onzas indicadas de 2022 a 2024. Su experiencia en cinturones verdes orogénicos y su historial en exploración mineral y expansión de recursos se espera que mejoren la capacidad de Wesdome para lograr un reemplazo de reservas de alta calidad y fomentar el crecimiento de recursos.
Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX:WDO, OTCQX:WDOFF)는 Ronald 'Jono' Lawrence를 선임 부사장, 탐사 및 자원으로 임명했다고 발표했습니다. 이는 2025년 1월 1일부로 시행됩니다. Lawrence 씨는 아프리카, 호주, 아시아 등 여러 지역에서 30년 이상의 폭넓은 탐사 경험을 보유하고 있습니다. 그는 이전에 Endeavour Mining에서 탐사의 전무 부사장을 역임하며, 자원 확장을 이끌어 2022년부터 2024년까지 900만 온스 증가에 기여했습니다. 오로제닉 그린스톤 벨트에 대한 그의 전문성과 광물 탐사 및 자원 확장에서의 경력은 Wesdome가 고품질의 매장량 대체를 달성하고 자원 성장을 촉진하는 능력을 높이는 데 기여할 것으로 기대됩니다.
Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX:WDO, OTCQX:WDOFF) a annoncé la nomination de Ronald 'Jono' Lawrence au poste de Vice-Président Senior, Exploration et Ressources, avec effet au 1er janvier 2025. M. Lawrence apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience approfondie en exploration dans plusieurs régions, dont l'Afrique, l'Australie et l'Asie. Il a précédemment occupé le poste de Vice-Président Exécutif, Exploration chez Endeavour Mining, où il a dirigé d'importantes expansions de ressources, contribuant à une augmentation de 9 millions d'onces indiquées de 2022 à 2024. Son expertise dans les ceintures vertes orogéniques et son expérience en exploration minérale et en expansion des ressources devraient améliorer la capacité de Wesdome à réaliser un remplacement de réserves de haute qualité et à stimuler la croissance des ressources.
Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX:WDO, OTCQX:WDOFF) hat die Ernennung von Ronald 'Jono' Lawrence zum Senior Vice President für Exploration und Ressourcen bekannt gegeben, die am 1. Januar 2025 wirksam wird. Herr Lawrence bringt über 30 Jahre umfangreiche Erfahrung in der Exploration aus verschiedenen Regionen mit, darunter Afrika, Australien und Asien. Zuvor war er als Executive Vice President für Exploration bei Endeavour Mining tätig, wo er bedeutende Ressourcenerweiterungen leitete und zu einem Anstieg von 9 Millionen Unzen an angezeigten Unzen von 2022 bis 2024 beitrug. Seine Expertise in orogenen Grünsteinbändern und seine Erfolgsbilanz in der mineralischen Exploration und Ressourcenerweiterung werden voraussichtlich die Fähigkeit von Wesdome verbessern, hochwertige Reservenaustausche zu erzielen und das Ressourcenwachstum voranzutreiben.
- Appointment of a highly experienced executive with 30+ years in mineral exploration
- Proven track record of significant resource expansion (9 million ounce increase at previous company)
- Expertise in Orogenic greenstone belts, relevant to Wesdome's assets
- Potential for improved reserve replacement and resource growth
- None.
TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. (TSX:WDO, OTCQX:WDOFF) (“Wesdome” or the “Company”) today announces the appointment of Ronald ‘Jono’ Lawrence as Senior Vice President, Exploration and Resources effective January 1, 2025.
Anthea Bath, President and CEO, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Jono to Wesdome’s senior leadership team. With an exceptional track record in mineral exploration and resource expansion, combined with his extensive global technical expertise in both greenfield and brownfield exploration, Jono will play a critical role in advancing our strategic initiatives and maximizing the value of our assets. His leadership and technical insight, particularly in Orogenic greenstone belts, will significantly enhance our ability to achieve high-quality reserve replacement and drive resource growth.”
Mr. Lawrence brings over 30 years of extensive exploration experience across multiple regions, including Africa, Australia and Asia. He joins Wesdome following his role as Executive Vice President, Exploration at Endeavour Mining, where he spearheaded significant resource expansions, contributing to a 9 million ounce increase in indicated ounces from 2022 to 2024.
Prior to his tenure at Endeavour, Mr. Lawrence held various senior positions, including Exploration Manager for Randgold Resources at the Kibali Gold Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His previous experience includes leadership roles in gold and copper exploration projects with Pan Australia, Medusa Mining and African Metals across Laos, the Philippines, and Africa, respectively.
Mr. Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Geology from the Queensland University of Technology and an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business.
About Wesdome
Wesdome is a Canadian-focused gold producer with two high grade underground assets, the Eagle River mine in Ontario and the Kiena mine in Quebec. The Company’s primary goal is to responsibly leverage this operating platform and high-quality brownfield and greenfield exploration pipeline to build Canada’s next intermediate gold producer.
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