Phoenix Copper Ltd (AIM:PXC, OTCQX:PXCLF) said David Jarvis has been appointed as the new general manager of the company's Idaho-registered operating subsidiary, Konnex Resources Inc, replacing Zach Black.
Jarvis has 40 years of project management and mine operation experience, including as managing director for Eldorado Gold's operations in China and vice president/general manager for Coeur Mexicana, the US-focused base and precious metals emerging producer said.
Commenting on his appointment in a statement, Jarvis said: "I am thrilled to join Konnex and have the opportunity to bring my global experiences in the mining sector back to Custer County. It is a very exciting and important time for Konnex as we finalise the plans to bring the Empire open pit copper mine into development and advance our neighboring exploration properties.”
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Phoenix Copper CEO Ryan McDermott added: "Dave has wide-ranging experience in the mining industry and will prove to be incredibly valuable to the company. For decades, Dave has successfully managed mine projects from the beginning stages of exploration through to production.
“I have full confidence that under his direction the Empire mine and our surrounding properties will have their fullest potentials realised."
The AIM-listed company noted that former general manager Black will continue to support Konnex's operations as the Qualified Person (QP) focusing on mining and process engineering.