Outcrop Silver Appoints Ian Harris CEO
Outcrop Silver Appoints Ian Harris CEO
VANCOUVER, BC
,
July 20, 2023
/CNW/ -
Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation
(TSXV: OCG)
(OTCQX: OCGSF) (DE: MRG1)
("Outcrop Silver")
is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr.
Ian Harris
as President & CEO effective immediately. Mr. Harris will also join Outcrop Silver's Board
of Directors.
Joseph Hebert
has retired as President & CEO after more than 17 years of service
with the organization. Mr. Hebert will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank Mr. Hebert for his leadership, vision and dedication
for almost two decades during his tenure first as Vice President Exploration and then as CEO,"
comments
Ian Slater
, Chairman of the Board. "We are grateful to Joe for his dedication to Outcrop
Silver and wish him the best in the future. We are fortunate that Joe will remain a member of the
Board and continue to provide his invaluable geological expertise and knowledge of the projects to
Outcrop Silver and ensure the transition of leadership is seamless. With the announcement of our
maiden resource earlier this year, Outcrop Silver is entering a new stage of development. Mr.
Harris's extensive experience in project development, advancement to production, and his experience
in
Colombia
will be instrumental in driving this growth."
Ian Harris
, a mining engineer with over 25 years of global mining experience, including 15 years in
South America
and
Colombia
, has successfully advanced a wide range of projects, demonstrating
his leadership in diverse and challenging environments. His bilingual proficiency in Spanish and
English further enhances his ability to lead and manage diverse teams.
"I am honored to take on the role of CEO at Outcrop Silver," said
Ian Harris
. "I look forward to
building on the strong foundation that Joe has established and driving our strategic vision forward.
Our focus will remain on delivering value for our shareholders, partners, and communities."
Outcrop Silver has granted 8,000,000 incentive stock options to employees and Directors at an
exercise price of
$0.22
expiring on
July 20, 2028
.
About Outcrop Silver
Outcrop Silver is advancing the Santa Ana high-grade silver deposit with exploration activities aiming
to expand the current mineral resource. Santa Ana is being advanced by a highly disciplined and
seasoned professional team with decades of experience in
Colombia
.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ian Harris
Chief Executive Officer
+1 604 294 9039
www.outcropsilverandgold.com
Kathy Li
Director of Investor Relations
+1 778 783 2818
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expenditures and other costs, financing and additional capital requirements, completion of due
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herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.
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For further information:
Ian Harris, Chief Executive Officer, +1 604 294 9039,
[email protected], www.outcropsilverandgold.com; Kathy Li, Director of Investor
Relations, +1 778 783 2818, [email protected]
CO: Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation
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