TORONTO, June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - AuRico Metals
Inc. (TSX: AMI) ("AuRico" or the "Company") is pleased to
announce the appointment of John
Miniotis as Vice President, Corporate Development and the
appointment of David Flahr as Vice
President, Finance. Both appointments are effective June 13, 2016.
Mr. Miniotis is joining AuRico Metals from Lundin Mining where
he played a leading role advancing their M&A (mergers and
acquisitions) and investor relations efforts over the past six
years. He brings over 12 years of experience in the mining industry
having also worked for Wellington West Capital Markets, BMO Capital
Markets, and Barrick Gold.
Mr. Flahr joined AuRico Metals at its inception in July 2015 and is responsible for the Company's
corporate reporting, regulatory compliance and internal control
environment. Prior to joining AuRico Metals, Mr. Flahr was
Director, Financial Reporting & Treasury at AuRico Gold Inc. up
until its merger with Alamos Gold.
Chris Richter, President and CEO,
stated, "On behalf of AuRico's management and Board of Directors,
we welcome John to the Company and congratulate David on his
promotion. As VP Finance, David will bring continuity and
experience to his expanded role in overseeing the finance function.
John's appointment strengthens the team and we look forward to his
contributions as we continue to grow our high quality royalty
portfolio and advance our stand-out Kemess Gold-Copper project in
British Columbia."
About AuRico Metals
AuRico Metals is a precious metals royalty and mining
development company whose producing gold royalty assets include a
1.5% NSR royalty on the Young-Davidson Gold Mine, a 0.25% NSR
royalty on the Williams Mine at Hemlo, and a 0.5% NSR royalty on the Eagle
River Mine – all located in Ontario,
Canada. AuRico Metals also has a 2% NSR royalty on the
Fosterville Mine and a 1% NSR royalty on the Stawell Mine, located
in Victoria, Australia. Aside from
its diversified royalty portfolio, AuRico wholly owns the advanced
Kemess Gold-Copper Project in British
Columbia, Canada. AuRico Metals' head office is located
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
SOURCE AuRico Metals