TSX-V: MKO; OTCQX: MAKOF
KELOWNA,
BC, Jan. 23, 2023 /CNW/ - Mako Mining
Corp. (TSXV: MKO) (OTCQX: MAKOF) ("Mako" or the
"Company") announces that its Board of Directors (the
"Board") has appointed Mr. Brian Szeto as an
independent director of the Company, effective today.
Mr. Szeto has over 20 year's experience in
mining-focused finance and capital markets, holding executive and
board positions, as well as being recognized as a top ranked mining
analyst, following his start in the financial advisory services
industry with Deloitte & Touché.
Mr. Szeto is currently Vice President, Corporate Credit, Mining
at DBRS Morningstar, a global financial services firm, and a
director of Ranchero Gold Corp. From 2018 to 2021, he
was Vice President, Corporate Development with a publicly listed
gold producer and from 2007 to 2018 he was a top ranked mining
analyst with National Bank Financial Markets, PI Financial Corp.,
and other independent brokerages.
Mr. Szeto holds a Joint Honors Degree in Economics and Business,
and a master's degree in Economics from the University of Waterloo and is a CFA Charter
holder.
Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako states
"I have known Brian for over a decade, first meeting him when he
was the only equity analyst covering the predecessor of Mako. He
had the confidence that one day San Albino would be an operating
mine, which our team was able to deliver over the last 3 years.
Brian's appointment to the Board is a significant first step to
help us increase capital markets awareness and significantly grow
the Company over the next few years."
On behalf of the Board,
Akiba Leisman
Chief
Executive Officer
About Mako
Mako Mining Corp. is a publicly listed gold mining, development
and exploration company. The Company operates the high-grade San
Albino gold mine in Nueva Segovia,
Nicaragua, which ranks as one of
the highest-grade open pit gold mines globally. Mako's primary
objective is to operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration
of prospective targets on its district-scale land package.
Forward-Looking Information: Statements
contained herein, other than historical fact, may be considered
"forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable
securities laws. The forward-looking information contained herein
is based on the Company's plans and certain expectations and
assumptions, including, without limitation, that the Company
can operate San Albino profitably in order to fund
exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land
package. Such forward-looking information is subject to a variety
of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or
results to differ materially from those reflected in the
forward-looking information, including the risks and uncertainties
as disclosed in the Company's public disclosure filings available
on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information contained
herein represents management's best judgment as of the date hereof,
based on information currently available. Mako does not undertake
to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance
with applicable securities laws.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
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