Argentina Metals (VLLC.V) on Wednesday said it appointed Enrique Reichhard as vice-president, exploration.
Reichhard has over 45 years of exploration and mine-development experience across Chile, Brazil, Ecuador, Argentina, Peru, and South Africa, the company said.
He has served as director and president of Codelco Do Brasil Mineracao, country manager and director of Billiton Ecuador, and general manager and director of Minera Teck Chile, Argentina Metals added.
"His extensive experience in exploration, project development and mine-building across Latin America, combined with his deep technical expertise in copper porphyry and precious-metal systems, will be invaluable as we advance our exploration strategy in Argentina," said board chair Titus Gebel. "Having contributed to multiple projects that successfully transitioned into producing mines, he brings exactly the type of leadership and geological insight that can help unlock the significant potential of our portfolio."
The company's shares were last seen down C$0.02, or 9.1%, to C$0.20 on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Price: $0.20, Change: $-0.02, Percent Change: -9.09%