QC Copper and Gold Inc. (TSX-V:QCCU, OTCQB:QCCUF) said it has appointed Derek Teevan as its vice president Strategic Engagement to support the development of the Opemiska Copper Mine Complex.
"The Opemiska is an important part of the history of mining in Quebec, and our goal is to advance the project to build a modern copper mining complex in the area,“ Stephen Stewart CEO of QC Copper said in a statement.
“To achieve this QC Copper will build out best-in-class community engagement and environmental protocols as we develop the Opemiska and our Company. Derek has the experience and track record of supporting brownfield development assets into world class mines'" he added.
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Teevan will lead QC Copper's team responsible for strategic engagement, permitting, and environmental excellence. A respected mining executive with an extensive background in resource development from permitting through to operations, Teevan is a recognized leader and frequent speaker on corporate social responsibility, communication, and indigenous relations, the company noted.
"I am pleased to be joining the team and look forward to building the project with a focus on environmental excellence, sustainability and community engagement," said Teevan.
Previously, as senior vice president Corporate and Aboriginal Affairs for Detour Gold Corp, Teevan was on the leadership team from exploration to production that developed Canada's largest gold mine, Detour Lake. He was also a director at De Beers Canada and on the team that permitted and built the Snap Lake NWT and Victor Projects, the first and only diamond mine in Ontario.
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