Discovery Silver Corp. (TSX: DSV, OTCQX: DSVSF)
(“Discovery” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce several key
appointments that strengthen the Company’s Board of Directors, and
also the permitting and technical teams. These include:
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Barry Olson (Independent Director) – more than 30
years mining experience with a track record of successfully
developing and managing multi-billion-dollar international mining
projects including Peñasquito, Mexico’s largest open pit mine.
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Jonathan Gill (Advisor to the Board) – more than
50 years of global mining experience including senior mine
management roles with Inco Ltd. and advisory roles on major
international mining projects and currently a Director of Agnico
Eagle Mines Ltd.
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Mike Neumann (Advisor to the Board) – a mining
engineer with over 40 years mining experience focused on mine
design, operations and environmental permitting including
permitting, start up and construction experience in Mexico.
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José Jabalera (Director, Corporate Affairs Mexico)
– held senior positions over the last decade within both the
Mexican Federal Government and the State Government of Chihuahua
focused on establishing productive working relationships between
mining corporations, government and local communities.
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Gord Leavoy (Vice President, Mineral Processing) –
more than 40 years’ experience with major mining companies such as
Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. and Goldcorp Inc. across all aspects of
mineral processing and tailings dam construction and
operation.
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Bindu Satyajit (Corporate Secretary & Manager,
Administrative Services) – more than 15 years’ experience
in the mining industry focused on project management,
administration, internal reporting and corporate
communications.
Tony Makuch, CEO, states: “We are very pleased
to welcome such high-calibre industry professionals that
significantly strengthen our board and management team. These new
additions bring a long and successful track record in the
permitting, construction and operation of large-scale mining
projects globally with significant experience working in Mexico.
This provides Discovery with a strong foundation built on pertinent
industry experience to progress Cordero toward development and
operations.”
Further details on each of these new hires can
be found directly below:
Barry Olson – Independent
Director
Barry has over 30 years' experience in strategic
management and leadership in engineering, construction, start-up
and operations of large-scale mining projects. Prior to his
retirement in 2013, Barry was Senior Vice President of Project
Development with Goldcorp Inc. During his time with Goldcorp (2006
– 2013) Barry was responsible for the successful development of
Peñasquito, the largest open pit mine in Mexico, on schedule and on
budget, as well as other major development projects in Chile,
Argentina and Canada. Prior to Goldcorp, Barry held general manager
roles with Coeur Mining Inc. (2001 – 2006) and Amax Gold Inc. (1988
– 1998). Barry is currently on the Advisory Committee for Agnico
Eagle Mines Ltd. and is also a former Director of Kirkland Lake
Gold Inc. (“Kirkland Lake”) (2014 – 2021).
Jonathan Gill – Advisor to the
Board
Jon is a Professional Engineer with more than 50
years of global mining experience. During his career he held senior
mine management roles for Inco Limited in its Ontario and Manitoba
divisions and for PT Inco in Indonesia. Since retiring in 2003, Jon
has worked on various projects including the Onca Puma project in
Brazil, the Goro project in New Caledonia, the Ambatovy Nickel
project in Madagascar and on multiple projects for Inco Ltd. and
FNX Mining Company Inc. in Canada. Jon is currently a Director of
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. and a former Director of Kirkland Lake
(2016-2022) and Lake Shore Gold Inc. (2008-2016).
Mike Neumann – Advisor to the
Board
Mike is a Professional Engineer with more than
40 years of global mining experience in management and technical
consultant roles focused on mine design, engineering studies,
productivity improvements, environmental permitting and mine
start-ups. During this time, Mike has completed work on multiple
projects in Mexico for companies such as Fresnillo PLC, Industrias
Peñoles, S.A.B. de C.V., First Majestic Silver Corp., Torex Gold
Resources Inc. and Minera Frisco and in Canada for companies such
as Goldcorp Inc. and Barrick Gold Corp.
José Jabalera – Director, Corporate
Affairs Mexico
José has held various senior positions in the
public sector in the last 12 years, including most recently the
General Director of Mining Development in the Federal Ministry of
Economy from 2019 to 2022. In this role, José worked
collaboratively with mining companies and different government
agencies in areas such as community consultation, community
agreements and in developing guidelines for responsible mining in
Mexico. Prior to this, José served as Director of Mining for the
State Government of Chihuahua and Industrial Promoter from 2010 to
2019. In this role he promoted investment in the mining industry
within Chihuahua, provided technical and legal advice for mining
corporations, helped establish local supply chains with mining
operations and assisted in the planning and application of
community development plans in areas impacted by mining. José has a
Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of
Chihuahua and has completed numerous courses on Sustainability,
ESG, Community Development, Mine Closure, Transparency and
Implementation of international agreements and treaties.
Gord Leavoy – Vice President, Mineral
Processing
Gord has over 40 years experience in mineral
processing. His experience spans base metals and gold across North
America and Australia. In addition, he has extensive experience in
processing plant operations, plant maintenance, plant design and
construction and mine tailings dam construction and operation.
Prior to joining Discovery Silver, Gord was Vice President Mineral
Processing and Accountable Executive Officer for tailings at
Kirkland Lake. Prior to this he held a variety of roles with
companies such as Falconbridge Ltd., Kinross Gold Corp., Placer
Dome Inc., Goldcorp Inc., Lake Shore Gold Corp., Kirkland Lake and
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
Bindu Satyajit – Corporate Secretary
& Manager, Administrative Services
Bindu has more than 15 years’ experience in the
mining industry focused on project management, administration,
internal reporting, streamlining processes and corporate
communications. Prior to joining Discovery, Bindu was the Manager
of Administrative Services at Torex Gold Resources Inc., Kirkland
Lake, and Lakeshore Gold Corp. Prior to these roles, Bindu was Team
Leader of the Project Services Group for the Tasiast project at
Hatch Ltd.
Pursuant to the Company's restricted share unit
plan, an aggregate total of 866,148 Restricted Share Units ("RSUs")
were granted to these new officers, employees and advisors. The
RSUs, each redeemable for one common share of the Company, vest
annually in three equal tranches beginning on the first anniversary
of the grant date of July 12, 2024.
Pursuant to the Company’s deferred share unit
plan, an aggregate total of 395,972 Deferred Share Units (“DSUs”)
were granted to Mr. Olson on his appointment as non-executive
director. The DSUs vest on the first anniversary of the grant date
of August 21, 2024 but can only be redeemed following the
termination date of a director, in accordance with the DSU
plan.
About Discovery
Discovery’s flagship project is its 100%-owned
Cordero project, one of the world’s largest silver deposits. The
PFS completed in January 2023 demonstrates that Cordero has the
potential to be developed into a highly capital efficient mine that
offers the combination of margin, size and scalability. Cordero is
located close to infrastructure in a prolific mining belt in
Chihuahua State, Mexico.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors,
Tony Makuch, P.EngPresident, CEO &
Director
For further information contact:
Forbes Gemmell, CFAVP Corporate
DevelopmentPhone: 416-613-9410Email:
forbes.gemmell@discoverysilver.comWebsite:
www.discoverysilver.com
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Discovery Silver (TSX:DSV)
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