TSX-V: JAG
TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2014 /CNW/ - Jaguar Mining Inc.
("Jaguar" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment
of Mr. Neil Hepworth as Chief
Operating Officer effective August 25,
2014.
Mr. Hepworth is a Mining Engineer with over 30 years of
experience, the majority of which is related to underground mining
operations. Neil's knowledge of geology and geotechnics complements
his in-depth underground narrow vein operational experience.
Previously he was the Senior Vice President of Development and
Brazil Operations for Aura Minerals Inc, Vice President of
Operations for both European Goldfields Ltd and Crew Gold Corp. and
Mine Manager for Rio Tinto at Neves Corvo underground mine in
Portugal.
Neil has held progressively responsible technical and
operational roles in both major and juniors companies and is
recognized for his geotechnical expertise in mine operations in
Africa, Europe and South
America. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Geology
and a Masters of Science degree in Mining Engineering.
Commenting on the appointment, George
Bee, Jaguar's President and CEO stated, "We are extremely
pleased to have Neil join Jaguar since he adds considerable
technical and underground operational expertise to our existing
operational team".
In addition, the Company announced the appointment of Mr.
Jim Healy to Vice President, Gurupi
Project Development
Jim is a mining engineer with nearly 30 years´ experience and is
a graduate of the New Mexico Institute of
Mining and Technology. He has extensive experience in the
management of mining operations, project development and
greenfield/brownfield construction. He has worked in North America, Africa, Australia, Asia and most recently in Brazil. Prior to joining, Jim served as
General Manager for Luna Gold Corp.'s Aurizona Mine in Maranhão,
Brazil. His experience includes
working for over 16 years with BHP, the development of the Onça
Puma Nickel project in Brazil and
Viceroy Exploration's development of the Gualcamayo Project in San
Juan, Argentina.
Commenting on Jim's appointment, Mr. Bee stated "Jim brings with
him a wealth of local project development knowledge and experience,
that is directly applicable to our Gurupi Development Project in
Maranhão, having most recently had a leadership role in the
expansion and operation of the Aurizona Mine, which is in close
proximity to Gurupi"
Lastly, the Company announced the appointment of Mr.
Hashim Ahmed to Director of
Finance.
Mr. Ahmed is a finance business executive with over 17 years of
international experience in corporate and public accounting and
financial management, focused on the mining sector since
2005. Most recently, Hashim was the Finance Controller for
Barrick Gold Corporation's multi-billion dollar Pascua Lama Project
in Chile. Prior to that he
held several roles at Barrick covering external and management
reporting, complex accounting, governance, risk and controls.
Mr. Ahmed has also worked in public accounting for over 10 years
with Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a
Chartered Accountant and a Certified Internal Auditor.
Commenting on Hashim's appointment, Mr. Derrick Weyrauch, Chief Financial Officer,
stated "Hashim's internal control and procurement background
coupled with his financial management acumen, enhances Jaguar's
ability to oversee our current operations and to bring efficiencies
to development projects"
About Jaguar Mining
Jaguar is a junior gold producer in Brazil with operations in a prolific
greenstone belt in the state of Minas Gerais and owns the Gurupi
Project in Northeastern Brazil in
the state of Maranhão. The Company also owns additional mineral
resources at its approximate 210,000-hectare land base in
Brazil. Additional information is
available on the Company's website at www.jaguarmining.com.
SOURCE Jaguar Mining Inc.