QC Copper and Gold Inc. (TSX-V:QCCU, OTCQB:QCCUF) has announced the appointment of Guy Le Bel as its president.
Having held roles at Rio Algom, Quadra FNX, Capstone Mining, and BHP Billiton Base Metals, Le Bel will bring significant experience to the company, QC said on Wednesday.
“As a mining engineer, Guy has the right blend of technical and operational expertise and an impressive business development track record with numerous multibillion-dollar multinational mining corporations,” chief executive Stephen Stewart commented.
"I am pleased to welcome Guy to the team," he added, “the team and I have gotten to know Guy for the past six months”.
Le Bel will lead the next phase of QC’s transition, which involves pivoting toward the engineering and economics of the firm's flagship Opemiska copper project in Quebec.
As part of his appointment, Le Bel has been granted options to purchase up to 400,000 shares in the company at C$0.13.