Mercado Minerals Announces Appointment of New Director
MERCADO MINERALS LTD. Trading Symbol (CSE: MERC)
615-625 Howe Street,
Vancouver, BC
Canada, V6C 2T6
Tel: 604-353-4080
www.mercadominerals.com
Mercado Minerals Announces Appointment of New Director
Vancouver, BC, January 16, 2025 – Mercado Minerals Ltd. (CSE: MERC) (" Mercado" or the
"Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Devlin to the Board of Directors with
immediate effect and replacing Michael Dake who has resigned as a member of Mercado’s board. The
Board wishes to thank Micheal for his many valuable contributions to the Company during his time as a
director and wishes him well in the future.
Mr. Barry Devlin brings decades of experience to Mercado, with over 45 years as an exploration
geologist. He previously held senior positions at Fortitude Gold Corporation, Gold Resource
Corporation, Endeavour Silver Corporation and Hecla Mining Company. He has participated in the
discovery, acquisition and development of numerous mineral deposits including extensive experience in
epithermal gold-silver (high and low sulphidation) systems and porphyry copper gold skarns. Mr.
Devlin has worked in a variety of geologic environments in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Argentina,
Bolivia, Chile, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela and has established a solid track record in generative
exploration programs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honours in Geology, and a Masters
in Geology, from the University of British Columbia. His professional memberships include Registered
Professional Geologist (P. Geol.), British Columbia, Fellow of the Geological Association of Canada
and Society of Economic Geologists. Mr. Devlin has several publications concerning epithermal
systems.
Daniel Rodriguez, CEO and Director comments, “Barry is a great addition to our Board of Directors as
the Company evolves through the acquisition of exploration properties in the Americas with a focus on
silver and gold. He has decades of experience in making discoveries and growing projects globally,
more specifically in the Americas. Barry’s expertise aligns strongly with the Company’s new focus and
growth strategy. On behalf of the entire team at Mercado and our shareholders, welcome to the team.”
About Mercado Minerals Ltd.
Mercado Minerals Ltd. is a mineral exploration company dedicated to identifying and acquiring silver-
focused projects in the Americas. The Company’s mission is to generate value through disciplined
exploration and strategic acquisitions in the precious metals space. Mercado has been primarily involved
in the exploration and evaluation of the Porter Property, located within Alberni Mining Divisions of
British Columbia.
For further information, contact:
Daniel Rodriguez
CEO & Director
Phone: (604) 353-4080
Email: [email protected]
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John Fraser
VP Business Development & Director
Phone: (604) 838-7677
Email: [email protected]
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