Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) has appointed former Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) COO Andre Lauzon to its board as it advances engineering, permitting, and development work at its flagship Gunnison Copper Project in Arizona, US.
Lauzon brings more than 30 years of experience across mine development, construction, operations, and project optimisation.
At Hudbay, he oversaw international operations, technical services, exploration, and major capital projects. He previously led its Arizona business unit, advancing the Rosemont and Copper World projects.
His experience also includes directing a three-year capital program at Hudbay’s Copper Mountain operation in British Columbia, Canada, to expand mining capacity and reconfigure the processing flowsheet.
CEO Craig Hallworth says Lauzon’s background will support Gunnison’s development planning.
“Andre has an exceptional ability to look at a complex mining project, identify opportunities that others may not see, and develop practical solutions that can fundamentally improve its technical and economic potential,” Hallworth says.
The appointment follows Gunnison’s recruitment of Jennifer Hays as CFO, effective 12 October, as previously reported by Mining.com.au. Hays brings US defence-sector and government-contracting experience.
Separately, Triple Flag Precious Metals (TSX:TFPM) has converted the remaining US$1.5 million ($2.15 million) principal under its convertible debenture into 7,894,736 Gunnison common shares. Gunnison says the conversion leaves it with no outstanding debt.
Gunnison Copper is a copper producer and developer controlling 12 known deposits in Arizona’s Cochise Mining District, including its flagship project and the producing Johnson Camp Mine.
Write to France Pinzon at Mining.com.au
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