Endeavour Silver Appoints Vice President, Operations
14 June 2023 - 8:50PM
Endeavour Silver Corp.
(“Endeavour” or the
“Company”) (NYSE: EXK; TSX: EDR)
announces, effective today, the appointment of Greg Blaylock as the
new Vice President, Operations to oversee the Company’s underground
mining operations in Mexico. Greg Blaylock is a senior mining
executive who brings to Endeavour over 35 years’ hands-on
experience in mining operations, mine planning and project
development as well as related executive and technical expertise.
Greg is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dan Dickson, Endeavour CEO, commented, “I am
pleased to welcome Greg Blaylock to the Endeavour management team.
Greg brings a wealth of experience in mine management and
engineering. His knowledge and leadership skills should enhance our
continuous focus on safety, operational efficiency, and managing
costs.”
Over the span of his career, Greg has worked
with different commodities, both precious and base metals, in a
variety of locations including Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, the
United States, Africa, and Canada. His direct work
experience and consulting encompasses mining and construction with
notable companies, including Coeur Mining, BHP, Kinross, Newmont,
Gold Fields of South Africa, and others. Greg holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from University of
Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA and a Master of Science in Engineering
from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.
Most recently, Greg operated a mine engineering
and management consultancy whereby he provided guidance and
technical recommendations for an underground silver mine in Mexico.
Prior to that, he was the General Manager at Cobre Del Mayo, a
Mexican Mining company that operates the Piedras Verdes (“PV mine”)
open pit copper mine, with over 1,000 employees and
contractors.
Mr. Blaylock’s responsibilities will include
oversight over the Company’s mining operations in Mexico,
particularly with regard to the safety, production and costs of
each operation, including mine, plant, tailings, warehouse,
purchasing, construction, engineering, capital and operating
budgets, community and government relations, and environmental
functions.
Endeavour also announces the departure of Nicholas Shakesby as
the Vice President, Operations. Endeavour recognizes and
appreciates Nick’s considerable contributions to the Company since
joining in 2018. During his tenure, his efforts have helped
Endeavour reach a number of key operational milestones that have
contributed to the Company’s growth and success. The Company wishes
Mr. Shakesby well in his future ventures.
About Endeavour Silver –
Endeavour is a mid-tier precious metals mining company that
operates two high-grade underground silver-gold mines in Mexico.
Endeavour is currently advancing construction of the Terronera
project and exploring its portfolio of exploration and development
projects in Mexico, Chile and the United States to facilitate its
goal to become a premier senior silver producer. Our
philosophy of corporate social integrity creates value for all
stakeholders.
For Further Information, Please Contact:Galina
Meleger, Vice President, Investor RelationsTel: 604-640-4804Email:
gmeleger@edrsilver.comWebsite: www.edrsilver.com
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