Santacruz Silver Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer VANCOUVER, B.C. ,
Santacruz Silver Announces Appointment of
Chief Operating Officer
VANCOUVER, B.C.
,
March 3, 2025
/CNW/ -
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
(TSXV: SCZ) (OTCQB:
SCZMF) (FSE: 1SZ) ("Santacruz" or "the Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Eduardo Torrecillas
as Chief Operating Officer.
With over 18 years of experience in senior leadership roles, prior to his appointment as Chief
Operating Officer, Mr. Torrecillas served as Executive Chairman and President of Santacruz's
Bolivian operations since
March 2022
. Before joining Grupo Minero Sinchi Wayra, Mr. Torrecillas
spent more than 12 years at Minera San Cristóbal S.A., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation,
where he held key leadership roles, including Director of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and
General Services. In addition to his corporate roles, Mr. Torrecillas has been President of the
National Association of Mid-Tier Miners (ANMM) since
April 2022
. He was unanimously re-elected in
March 2024
for a new two-year term (established in 1939, the ANMM has long represented private
mining companies in
Bolivia
).
In his new role, Mr. Torrecillas will oversee all operational functions across the Company's mines
and exploration projects in
Mexico
and
Bolivia
.
Arturo Préstamo, Executive Chairman and CEO of Santacruz, commented: "Eduardo´s exceptional
leadership and operational expertise underscore his proven ability to drive efficiency and growth.
Eduardo has demonstrated outstanding management skills, a deep understanding of the industry,
and a results-driven approach that has been instrumental in optimizing our Bolivian operations over
the past 3 years. His strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and commitment to operational
excellence have significantly contributed to Santacruz's success. I have no doubt that his expertise
and knowledge of both
Bolivia
and Mexico´s culture and dynamics will continue to strengthen our
operations as he takes on this new role."
About Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
Santacruz Silver
is engaged in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral
properties in
Latin America
. The Bolivian operations are comprised of the Bolivar, Porco and the
Caballo Blanco Group, which consists of the Tres Amigos and Colquechaquita mines. The Soracaya
exploration project and
San Lucas
ore sourcing and trading business are also in
Bolivia
. The
Zimapan
mine is in
Mexico
.
'signed'
Arturo Préstamo Elizondo,
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of
this release.
SOURCE
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
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For further information:
For further information please contact: Arturo Prestamo, Santacruz Silver
Mining Ltd., Email: [email protected], Telephone: (528) 183 785707; Andrés Bedregal,
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd., Email: [email protected], Telephone: +591 22444849
CO: Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
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