Soma Gold Corp. (TSX-V:SOMA) said it has appointed Christopher Buchanan as the company's vice-president - exploration.
Buchanan is a structural geologist with over 24 years of experience in the mineral exploration industry, including extensive experience with structurally controlled gold-quartz vein systems, the company said.
"We are very pleased to be able to add a professional of Chris' stature to our team. The property is highly mineralized but structurally complex, and Chris' expertise in structural geology will be particularly useful as we continue to explore and unlock value from our highly prospective land package,” said Javier Cordova, president and CEO of Soma Gold in a statement.
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Buchanan holds a Hons. B.Sc. (Geology) from the University of Waterloo and an M.Sc. degree (Geology) from Memorial University. He is a registered Professional Geologist with the Association of Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
He will lead the company's team of exploration geologists in Colombia and will direct the planned US $10 million-dollar, four-year exploration program on the company's properties in Antioquia, Colombia.
The company also announced that operations at the La Ye, Mangos and Cordero mines and at the el Bagre mill have returned to full production after a two-week strike.
Dore production has recommenced and the company is still on track to pay off the NG Gold loan in full by the end of 2022, it added.
Soma Gold is a mining company focused on gold production and exploration. It has two adjacent mining properties in Antioquia, Colombia with a combined milling capacity of 675 tpd.
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