Libero Copper Appoints Matthew Wunder VP Exploration
LIBERO COPPER APPOINTS MATTHEW
WUNDER VP EXPLORATION
VANCOUVER, BC
,
March 14, 2022
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Libero Copper & Gold Corporation
(TSXV: LBC)
(OTCQB: LBCMF) (DE: 29H) is pleased to announce the appointment of
Matthew Wunder
as Vice
President Exploration. Mr. Wunder is a Professional Geologist and holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Geology from Western University in London,
Ontario
. He has over 30 years international
exploration and mining industry experience, including 15 years with Noranda and more than 15 years
as a senior executive for several junior and mid-size mining companies. He has substantial
experience working on and evaluating various intrusive related porphyry copper-gold systems
throughout the Cordillera from
Alaska
to southern
Peru
and has participated in major projects such
as the exploration of the Antamina porphyry skarn deposit in
Peru
prior to the development of the
deposit and successfully led several significant discoveries in
Latin America
that were fast tracked
into production.
Mr. Wunder has extensive experience with ore deposit systems, ore controls and ore deposit
economics and has participated in numerous M&A reviews across the Americas and honored as co-
recipient of the Colin Spence award for Excellence in Global Mineral Exploration.
"I cannot understate the pride of being part of the Libero Copper team that continues to attract
significant talent. Mr. Wunder is a significant compliment to the team, adding even more experience
in advancing and de-risking significant deposits, but through a strategic regional exploration
approach. He has significant experience in the full spectrum of intrusive related deposits which will
be invaluable in advancing all of Libero Copper's projects now that they are on or near trajectories of
value creation through exploration drilling," comments
Ian Harris
, President & CEO. "Mr. Wunder is
already adding value to the the Mocoa Porphyry Copper-Molybdenum Deposit, which has just
recently started drilling after 10 years. He is providing guidance for the definition and expansion of
the existing deposit as well as setting up our exploration strategy utilizing modern technology to
unlock the full potential of the district."
Libero Copper has granted 625,000 incentive stock options to new employees including Mr. Wunder.
The stock options are exercisable at a price of
$0.50
and will expire on
February 17, 2027
. The
incentive stock options were granted pursuant to Libero Copper's shareholder-approved stock option
plan and are subject to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and any applicable regulatory hold
periods.
About Libero Copper & Gold
Libero Copper is unlocking the value of a collection of porphyry copper deposits throughout the
Americas in prolific and stable jurisdictions. The portfolio includes Big Red (a new grassroots
discovery) and Big Bulk in the Golden Triangle,
Canada
; Esperanza in San Juan,
Argentina
; and
Mocoa in Putumayo,
Colombia
. These assets are advanced by a highly disciplined and seasoned
professional team with successful track records of discovery, resource development, and permitting
in the Americas.
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. This news release includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties. All statements within, other than statements of historical fact, are to be considered
forward looking. Although Libero Copper believes the expectations expressed in such forward-
looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of
future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in forward-
looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements include market prices, exploitation and exploration successes,
continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business
conditions and regulatory and administrative approvals, processes and filing requirements. There
can be no assurances that such statements will prove accurate and, therefore, readers are advised
to rely on their own evaluation of such uncertainties. We do not assume any obligation to update
any forward-looking statements.
SOURCE
Libero Copper & Gold Corporation.
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For further information:
Ian Harris, Chief Executive Officer, +1 604 294 9039,
CO: Libero Copper & Gold Corporation.
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