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Abitibi Metals Announces Former BlackRock Executive Joins Advisory Committee
August 29, 2024 / TheNewswire / London, Ontario – Abitibi Metals Corp. (CSE:AMQ) (OTCQB:AMQFF) (FSE:FW0) (“Abitibi” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the
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[{"type":"text","content":"August 29, 2024 / TheNewswire / London, Ontario – Abitibi Metals Corp. (CSE:AMQ) (OTCQB:AMQFF) (FSE:FW0) (“Abitibi” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Leavy to the Company’s Advisory Committee. Chris Leavy, CFA a distinguished Wall Street asset manager with over two decades of experience, has been recognized as a \"Top 100 Fund Manager\" by Barron's and has held senior positions at leading financial institutions, including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, and OppenheimerFunds. As the Chief Investment Officer of Fundamental Equities (Americas) at BlackRock, Mr. Leavy oversaw $115 billion in fundamental equities and was a member of the firm's Global Operating Committee. Prior to BlackRock, he served as the Chief Investment Officer of Equities at OppenheimerFunds. Earlier during his tenure at the firm, he was head of the value equity group and led the team’s growth from $6 billion to $16 billion in assets. Mr. Leavy is currently on the Board of 1970 Group and was previously on the Board of Ascend Wellness Holdings. Mr. Leavy earned his BA in Economics from Trinity University and his MBA from Columbia Business School. \"We are excited to welcome Chris to our Advisory Committee,\" said Jonathon Deluce, CEO. \"His deep experience in asset management and strategic investments will be invaluable as we advance our high-grade B26 Polymetallic Deposit. Chris’s expertise and leadership will be pivotal in assisting us in navigating the opportunities and challenges of the mining industry. Over the past eight months, I've truly enjoyed getting to know Chris, who recognizes the potential of the high-grade B26 Polymetallic Deposit. I deeply appreciate his support as a shareholder, and I am excited to work with him more closely in the months ahead.\" Mr. Leavy is known for his strategic insights and ability to identify undervalued opportunities. His role on the Advisory Committee will include providing counsel on business strategy, capital markets, and corporate governance. His addition reflects Abitibi’s commitment to building a world-class advisory team to support its growth and development objectives. About Abitibi Metals Corp Abitibi Metals Corp. is a Quebec-focused mineral acquisition and exploration company focused on the development of quality base and precious metal properties that are drill-ready with high-upside...