Santacruz Silver Announces Appointment of Andrés Bedregal as Chief Financial Officer
Santacruz Silver Announces Appointment of
Andrés Bedregal as Chief Financial Officer
VANCOUVER, BC
,
June 16, 2025
/CNW/ -
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
(TSXV: SCZ) (OTCQB:
SCZMF) (FSE: 1SZ) ("Santacruz" or "the Company") is pleased to announce that Mr. Andrés
Bedregal, who has served as the Company's interim Chief Financial Officer since
October 15, 2024
,
has been appointed Chief Financial Officer effective immediately.
Arturo Préstamo, Executive Chairman and CEO of Santacruz, commented: "We want to congratulate
Andrés on his well-deserved appointment as Santacruz's CFO. During his tenure as interim CFO, he
has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of the Company's financial
operations, helping us navigate through important milestones. Andrés has been instrumental in
strengthening Santacruz's balance sheet through disciplined financial management, which has greatly
improved the Company's financial health and ability to grow. He played a big role in securing better
terms for our Bolivian asset acquisition through the Accelerated Option Plan, which will lead us to
debt-free path by year-end. There is no one better suited for this position. Andrés has proven
himself as an invaluable member of the team, and we're confident his dedication and expertise will
continue to drive Santacruz forward."
Mr. Bedregal is also the current CFO for Sinchi Wayra S.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Santacruz
Silver Mining, Ltd., a position he has held since joining Sinchi Wayra S.A. in 2022. As CFO of Sinchi
Wayra, Mr. Bedregal has successfully led the Bolivian finance group's upgrade of the financial and
management reporting systems, as well as contributed to strategic business decisions, over the past
three years.
Mr. Bedregal has extensive expertise in financial planning, investment analysis, and leveraging data-
driven tools to enhance decision-making processes. His skills include M&A, risk assessment, and the
execution of complex financial strategies. Mr. Bedregal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and
Political Science from the
University of Kansas
,
Lawrence, Kansas
, USA. Additionally, Mr. Bedregal
earned a Master's Degree in Finance (MDF) from the Universidad Católica Boliviana and an MBA
from the
Universidad Privada Boliviana
in
La Paz, Bolivia
. He is also a Level III Candidate in the CFA
Program from the CFA Institute.
As CFO of Santacruz, Mr. Bedregal will continue to strengthen the Company's financial discipline,
optimize capital allocation, and drive initiatives that support Santacruz's continued growth.
About Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd.
Santacruz Silver
is engaged in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral
properties across
Latin America
. In
Bolivia
, the Company operates the Bolivar, Porco, and Caballo
Blanco mining complexes, with Caballo Blanco comprising the Tres Amigos and Colquechaquita
mines. The Reserva mine, whose production is provided to the
San Lucas
ore sourcing and trading
business, is also located in
Bolivia
. Additionally, the Company oversees the Soracaya exploration
project. In
Mexico
, Santacruz operates the Zimapán mine.
'signed'
Arturo Préstamo Elizondo,
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in
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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