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Element79 Gold Announces Key Leadership Transition: COO Antonios Maragakis to Remain as Director, Kim Kirkland Appointed as New COO
Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - November 15 2023 – Element79 Gold Corp (CSE:ELEM) (FSE:ELMGF) (OTC: ELMGF), a mining company focused on gold and silver, today ann
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[{"type":"text","content":"Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - November 15 2023 – Element79 Gold Corp (CSE:ELEM) (FSE:ELMGF) (OTC: ELMGF), a mining company focused on gold and silver, today announces a significant change in its leadership team: Antonios Maragakis, the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director, will be stepping down from his active role as COO due to other professional commitments but will continue to serve as a valued member of the Board of Directors. Hilights: Antonios Maragakis, COO and Director of Element79 Gold Corp, to step down from his active COO role due to other professional commitments. Mr. Maragakis will remain on the company's board of directors, continuing to contribute to the strategic vision. Kim Kirkland, currently VP Exploration, appointed as the new COO, effective today. Kim Kirkland brings extensive industry knowledge and operational expertise in both Nevada and Peru to lead the company's operations. The leadership transition aims to strengthen Element79 Gold Corp's position in the gold mining sector and enhance its long-term goals. Further reinforcing the Company’s ability to execute its current exploration and development plans, it has renewed its engagement with MinePlus Group for project support. Antonios Maragakis has been an integral part of Element79 Gold Corp's growth and success, playing a pivotal role in the company's operations and strategic direction since October 2021. Mr. Maragakis’ decision to step back from his active role as COO is driven by his new and evolving professional needs. His efforts at the Company have always included and been supported by the team at Mine+ Group (www.MinePlusGroup.com), a globally-focused mining consultancy. Element79 Gold Corp is grateful for his invaluable contributions to the organization to date, and Mr. Maragakis will remain an essential member of Element79 Gold Corp's board, where his expertise and insights will continue to benefit the company. Replacing Mr. Maragakis as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) is Kim Kirkland, currently serving as the company's Vice President of Exploration. Mr. Kirkland is a seasoned mining veteran with a track record spanning senior executive and lead engineering roles at some of the world’s biggest mining companies, with a core focus on operating mines in Nevada and Peru. &n...