Calibre Strengthens its Executive Leadership Team with the Appointment of Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Technical Services, Nicaragua
01 October 2024 - 8:00PM
Calibre Mining Corp. (TSX: CXB; OTCQX: CXBMF) (the
"Company" or "Calibre") is pleased to announce the appointment of
Mr. David Schummer as Senior Vice President (“SVP”) & Chief
Operating Officer (“COO”) effective October 1, 2024, and Stephen
McCaughey as Vice President Technical Services, Nicaragua.
Darren Hall, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Calibre, stated: “I am very pleased
to welcome David Schummer as SVP & Chief Operating Officer, and
Stephen McCaughey as Vice President Technical Services, Nicaragua
as we continue to strengthen the team while transitioning from a
junior gold producer to an Americas focused, multi-asset mid-tier
gold producer.”
“Dave is a proven leader of large-scale mining
companies with a focus on safety, optimizing asset performance,
cost reduction and sustainability. Having worked with Dave at
Newmont, and seeing his capabilities firsthand, coupled with his
Canadian, USA and Latin American open pit and underground
experience, I am confident that Dave is the right choice to lead
our operations and optimize and grow production with a goal of
creating significant value for shareholders.”
“Stephen’s extensive technical background along
with Latin American experience will be invaluable in optimizing our
operations in Nicaragua.”
“I look forward to the contributions of both
David and Stephen in their new roles.”
David Schummer - Senior Vice President
& Chief Operating Officer Mr. Schummer has over 35
years of mining industry experience working in the U.S., Canada,
Peru, Indonesia, West Africa and the Middle East. David is a proven
executive leader of large-scale mining companies focused on
building a strong health and safety culture and driving value
creation through mining efficiencies. David has seen significantly
increasing levels of responsibility throughout his career. Prior to
joining Calibre as COO, David was the COO for Perseus Mining, and
prior to that he was the President of Ma’aden Gold & Base
Metals (MGBM) and was the Chairman of the Board for both MGBM and
Ma’aden Barrick Copper Company (MBCC). David previously held the
role of EVP & COO at New Gold Mining and spent 22 years at
Newmont Mining Corporation. While at Newmont, David progressively
moved into more senior roles, ultimately becoming the Senior Vice
President, Africa. Prior to his time in Africa, David was Newmont’s
Vice President of North American Operations where he led a group of
eight operating mines, including both open pit and underground
operations which collectively produced approximately two million
ounces of gold annually.
Stephen McCaughey – Vice President
Technical Services, Nicaragua Mr. McCaughey is a qualified
geologist with a First-Class Honours Degree in Geology from Monash
University, and an MBA from the Melbourne Business School. Stephen
is a registered Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists
and has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry
including 14 years with BHP. He relocated permanently to Latin
America 14 years ago and has been working exclusively in the region
since then, with a particular emphasis on Mexico, Central and South
America. Stephen has held numerous positions of increasing
responsibility throughout his career including Development &
Exploration Manager Peru (Tintaya) for BHP-Billiton, Exploration
Manager, Managing Director of ASX listed Callabonna Resources,
Technical & Operations Director Loyal King International and
Vice President Technical Services – Compania Minera Cerro Negro,
Peru. Stephen’s most recent role prior to joining Calibre was
Regional Manager Technical Services for Endeavour Silver
Corporation based in Mexico where he played a key role in the
operational turn-around from 2020 onwards.
About CalibreCalibre is a
Canadian-listed, Americas focused, growing mid-tier gold producer
with a strong pipeline of development and exploration opportunities
across Newfoundland & Labrador in Canada, Nevada and Washington
in the USA, and Nicaragua. Calibre is focused on delivering
sustainable value for shareholders, local communities and all
stakeholders through responsible operations and a disciplined
approach to growth. With a strong balance sheet, a proven
management team, strong operating cash flow, accretive development
projects and district-scale exploration opportunities Calibre will
unlock significant value.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
“Darren Hall”
Darren Hall, President & Chief Executive Officer
For further information, please
contact:Ryan KingSVP Corporate
Development & IRT: 604.628.1012E: calibre@calibremining.comW:
www.calibremining.com
Calibre’s head office is located at Suite 1560, 200 Burrard St.,
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3L6.
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