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South African Mining Veteran Riaan Vermeulen Appointed as Kamoa Copper's New Managing Director
Kamoa Copper continues to bolster senior leadership team with appointment of Zhang "Frank" Xin...
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[{"type":"text","content":"South African Mining Veteran Riaan Vermeulen Appointed as Kamoa Copper's New Managing DirectorKamoa Copper continues to bolster senior leadership team with appointment of Zhang \"Frank\" Xingxun as Executive DirectorKolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo--(Newsfile Corp. - February 23, 2022) - Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF) President, Marna Cloete, announced today that Riaan Vermeulen has been appointed as Kamoa Copper's new Managing Director, effective June 1, 2022. Riaan Vermeulen To view an enhanced version of this photo, please visit:https://orders.newsfilecorp.com/files/3396/114488_03395f51649f7b59_002full.jpgMr. Vermeulen will work with Kamoa Copper's current CEO Mark Farren during a handover period to ensure a smooth transition prior to Mr. Farren's retirement. Mr. Vermeulen has more than 32 years of underground and open-pit mining experience in various operational, project and technical management roles, including Acting Head of Mining: Base Metals for Anglo American. His most recent role was Head of Projects with Debswana Diamond Company in Botswana, where he was responsible for all major projects, including Jwaneng Underground, Orapa Cut 3 and Orapa 2 plant expansion projects. Prior to joining Debswana, Mr. Vermeulen was Head of Business Planning and Investments, Head of Technical and Head of Mining with De Beers. Prior to that he was Head of Mine Planning with Anglo Platinum. Mr. Vermeulen previously worked closely with Mr. Farren at Anglo Platinum, where they designed and built Anglo Platinum's most efficient underground mine ─ the Middelpunt Hill Platinum Mine. Mr. Vermeulen has experience across different commodities, including base metals (copper, zinc, lead, niobium and phosphates), precious metals (gold and platinum) and diamonds. He has multi-geographical experience working in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Chile, Brazil, Ireland and Canada. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering. He also is a registered Professional Engineer in Botswana and South Africa.Zhang \"Frank\" XingxunTo view an enhanced version of this photo, please visit:https://orders.newsfilecorp.com/files/3396/114488_03395f51649f7b59_003full.jpgJoining Mr. Vermeulen on Kamoa Copper's executive management team is Zhang \"Frank\" Xingxun as Executive Director. Mr. Zhang is a long-...