Copper Mountain Mining announces Pat Merrin as next CEO

– CANADA, Vancouver –  Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CMMC | ASX: C6C) today announced the appointment of Patrick Merrin as President and CEO, effective April 24, 2023, to succeed Gil Clausen who will retire effective on May 1st, 2023.

“We are pleased to have Pat join the Copper Mountain team. His extensive operational experience, particularly in Canada and most recently at Newcrest, will be instrumental to the Company as we focus on operational excellence, exploration, and growth at Copper Mountain. We are looking forward to future value creation under Pat’s leadership,” said Board Chair, Ed Dowling.

About Patrick Merrin

Pat Merrin has extensive experience in the mining industry including ten years of senior executive operational and technical experience. Mr. Merrin’s leadership positions focused on NA mines and projects, including most recently acting SVP of Canadian Operations at Newcrest Mining. He was previously COO, Mining and interim CEO at Dominion Diamonds, Senior Vice President, of Canadian Operations at Goldcorp and Vice President, of Arizona Business Unit at Hudbay Minerals. Mr. Merrin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from McGill University and an MBA from the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Business. Mr. Merrin is also a professional engineer. In addition, Mr. Merrin will serve as a member of the Board of Directors.

About Copper Mountain Mining Corporation

Copper Mountain owns 75% of the Copper Mountain Mine, which is located in southern British Columbia near the town of Princeton. The Copper Mountain Mine produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent on average per year. Copper Mountain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “CMMC” and Australian Stock Exchange under the symbol “C6C”.

Source: https://www.cumtn.com/

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