Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd (TSX-V:SCZ, OTC:SZSMF) has appointed Andrés Bedregal as Chief Financial Officer, the company said on Monday, formalizing his position after serving in the role on an interim basis since October 2024.
Bedregal, who is also the CFO of Sinchi Wayra, Santacruz’s wholly owned Bolivian subsidiary, has been instrumental in enhancing the miner’s financial health and guiding strategic decisions, including renegotiating terms for the company’s Bolivian asset acquisition through the Accelerated Option Plan.
“We want to congratulate Andrés on his well-deserved appointment,” said executive chairman and CEO Arturo Préstamo. “There is no one better suited for this position. Andrés has proven himself as an invaluable member of the team, and we’re confident his dedication and expertise will continue to drive Santacruz forward.”
During his tenure at Sinchi Wayra, which he joined in 2022, he led improvements in financial and management reporting systems and supported strategic planning.
Santacruz said Bedregal helped position the company on a “debt-free path” by the end of 2025 through disciplined financial management.