Los Andes Copper Ltd (TSX-V:LA) said Santiago Montt, its interim chief executive officer (CEO) since November 1, 2022, has been appointed CEO of the company, effective May 25, 2023.
The company noted that Montt, a global mining executive with vast experience in leading teams in multinational mining companies, spent over a decade at BHP overseeing corporate and legal affairs in the Americas covering a number of roles in Chile, Brazil, and Australia.
"We are delighted that Santiago has agreed to take on the role of CEO on a permanent basis. Following the release of the PFS earlier this year, we are now working on the next steps to advance the Project and look forward to providing further updates,” Los Andes Copper chairman, Eduardo Covarrubias, said in a statement.
Los Andes Copper is an exploration and development company with a 100% interest in the Vizcachitas Project in Chile.
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