Highland Copper Announces Appointment of Wynand Van Dyk as Project Director
September 4, 2024
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HIGHLAND COPPER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF WYNAND VAN DYK AS PROJECT
DIRECTOR
Vancouver, Canada, September 4, 2024. Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI; OTCQB: HDRSF)
(“Highland” or the “ Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Wynand van Dyk as Project
Director for the Copperwood project (“Copperwood” or the “Project”).
Dr Wynand van Dyk is a senior executive with 30 years of experience in mining, metallurgy and capital
projects. Wynand began his career with De Beers in South Africa, followed by numerous years at Hatch
working as a project manager and lead process enginee r for the mining division . He then spent
approximately 10 years with Lonmin Platinum (subsequently acquired by Sibanye -Stillwater) focusing on
design, construction and commissioning of key capital projects including the development of multiple
processing plants and tailings dam expansions. At Lonmin, Wynand also managed the deployment of Lean
6 sigma across the organization, in addit ion to holding key managerial positions, particularly the Senior
Manager for the Base Metal Refinery and Senior Technical Manager for the company’s Process Division.
Most recently, Wynand held the position of V ice President, Engineering, R&D and Development at Itafos, a
phosphate mining and fertilizer company based in Houston, Texas.
In addition to Wynand’s corporate experience, he has regularly consulted for international mining clients on
EHS, operational risk management, process optimization, 6 sigma strategic alignment and project
management. Wynand held the position of Adjunct Ass ociate Professor at Stellenbosch University
Engineering Faculty, Industrial Engineering Department. Concurrently, he was Adjunct Professor at
University of Cape Town Engineering and Built Environment Faculty, focusing on risk, project management
and the link to organizational resilience. Wynand holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering
(Extractive Metallurgy) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, both from the University of
Stellenbosch.
Barry O’Shea, CEO of Highland Copper, stated, “ We are incredibly please d to have Wynand join at this
pivotal time for Highland and the Copperwood project. With permitting and feasibility study complete, we
have transitioned to early site works and detailed engineering. Wynand’s experience in project design and
development will be critical in advancing Copperwood to a construction decision . Highland remains well
positioned to take advantage of long -term copper fundamentals while operating in the supportive U pper
Peninsula of Michigan.”
Wynand van Dyk, Project Director, stated, “ I am absolutely thrilled to join the Highland Copper team as
Project Director. During my visit to the site and through my own due diligence, I have witnessed firsthand the
dedication and passion of this team. Their commitment to creating a sustainable mini ng project that not
only meets the highest environmental standards but also adds lasting value to the Upper Peninsula is truly
inspiring. I am fully committed to working alongside such a driven group to ensure tha t our efforts drive
shareholder value and leave a positive and lasting impact on the community and the region for generations
to come.”
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Highland Copper also announces that Company Director Caroline Donally has tendered her resignation to
focus on personal endeavours . Following Ms. Donally’s departure, Highland Copper will have seven Board
members. The Company does not intend on replacing Ms. Donally.
Steve Hicks, Chair of Highland, stated, “I would like to thank Caroline for her contributions with Highland
and wish her the best in the future”.
In relation to the hiring of the Project Director, as well as a grant to another executive officer, Highland has
approved the grant of 1,950,000 incentive stock options and 83,242 Restricted Share Units. The options are
exercisable at an exercise price of $0.12 per share for a period of up to five years and will vest as to one third
immediately and one third on each of the first and second anniversary of the grant. The Restricted Sh are
Units and Deferred Share Units will vest as to one third on each of the first, second and third anniversary of
the grant.
About Highland Copper Company
Highland Copper Company Inc. is a Canadian company focused on exploring and developing copper
projects in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, U.S.A. The Company owns the Copperwood deposit through
long-term mineral leases and 34% of the White Pine North proje ct through a joint venture with Kinterra
Copper USA LLC. The Company also owns surface rights securing access to the Copperwood deposit and
providing space for infrastructure at Copperwood as required. The Company has 736,363,619 common
shares issued and outstanding. Its common shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol
"HI" and trade on the OTCQB Venture Market under symbol "HDRSF".
More information about the Company is available on the Company’s website at www.highlandcopper.com
and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
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.
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.highlandcopper.com