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Andean Precious Metals Appoints Sylvain Lessard as President and General Manager at the Golden Queen Mine
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2024) - Andean Precious Metals Corp.  (TSXV: A...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAndean Precious Metals Appoints Sylvain Lessard as President and General Manager at the Golden Queen MineToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2024) - Andean Precious Metals Corp. (TSXV: APM) (OTCQX: ANPMF) (\"Andean\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvain Lessard as President and General Manager of Golden Queen Mine, effective today, July 11, 2024. With over 30 years of extensive experience in the mining sector, Mr. Lessard brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in open pit mining operations. Sylvain's career highlights include roles as Vice President of Operations, General Manager, and various leadership positions where he successfully led operational teams, implemented strategic plans for increased workflow efficiency, profitability, and enhanced company stability.Most recently as the former Vice President of Hecla Quebec and General Manager at Casa Berardi Mine, Mr. Lessard was responsible for managing operations at two underground mines and one open pit with significant production capacity. Additionally, he successfully led the expansion of the Scully Mine to a higher production capacity during his tenure as Vice President, Mining Operations at Tacora Resources.Mr. Lessard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering from École Polytechnique de Montréal and has undergone professional training in Lean Management, Leadership, Blasting Techniques, and more.Executive Chairman and CEO, Alberto Morales, stated \"I am very pleased to welcome Sylvain to the Andean team. His exceptional leadership skills, deep technical knowledge, and proven capabilities in driving operational excellence and cost control align perfectly with our company's goals. We are confident that Sylvain's expertise will further strengthen our position in the industry and lead Golden Queen to new heights.\"I also want to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to Mark Fullenwider for his outstanding dedication and leadership during his tenure at Golden Queen. Since December 2020 until his departure, Mark has navigated the challenges of the pandemic and the transition through the acquisition by Andean with exceptional skill. His wealth of knowledge in mining and his invaluable insights into Golden Queen's operations have been crucial and I wish him all the best in his future ...