Amerigo Resources has appointed Ignacio Cruz to its board of directors. Cruz brings over 40 years of experience in Chilean mining, energy, and civil society sectors. His notable positions include Executive Chair of TECHO International, CEO of Colbún S.A., and 14 years with Antofagasta Minerals where he served as General Manager of Los Pelambres and El Tesoro. Cruz is recognized for his leadership in organizations and infrastructure projects, financial management, and developing sustainable strategies. He is also the founder of Emerge Chile and EverXin, an AI-focused consultancy firm for process optimization. Klaus Zeitler, Amerigo's Executive Chairman, highlighted Cruz's respected status in the Chilean business community and his expertise in mining operations.
Amerigo Resources ha nominato Ignacio Cruz nel suo consiglio di amministrazione. Cruz vanta oltre 40 anni di esperienza nei settori minerario, energetico e della società civile cilena. Tra i suoi ruoli più rilevanti figurano la presidenza esecutiva di TECHO International, la carica di CEO di Colbún S.A. e 14 anni presso Antofagasta Minerals, dove è stato Direttore Generale di Los Pelambres e El Tesoro. Cruz è riconosciuto per la sua leadership in organizzazioni e progetti infrastrutturali, la gestione finanziaria e lo sviluppo di strategie sostenibili. È inoltre fondatore di Emerge Chile e EverXin, una società di consulenza focalizzata sull'intelligenza artificiale per l'ottimizzazione dei processi. Klaus Zeitler, Presidente Esecutivo di Amerigo, ha sottolineato il prestigio di Cruz nella comunità imprenditoriale cilena e la sua esperienza nelle operazioni minerarie.
Amerigo Resources ha nombrado a Ignacio Cruz en su junta directiva. Cruz aporta más de 40 años de experiencia en los sectores minero, energético y de la sociedad civil chilena. Entre sus cargos destacados se encuentran la presidencia ejecutiva de TECHO International, CEO de Colbún S.A. y 14 años en Antofagasta Minerals, donde fue gerente general de Los Pelambres y El Tesoro. Cruz es reconocido por su liderazgo en organizaciones y proyectos de infraestructura, gestión financiera y desarrollo de estrategias sostenibles. También es fundador de Emerge Chile y EverXin, una consultora enfocada en inteligencia artificial para la optimización de procesos. Klaus Zeitler, presidente ejecutivo de Amerigo, destacó el prestigio de Cruz en la comunidad empresarial chilena y su experiencia en operaciones mineras.
Amerigo Resources는 이그나시오 크루즈를 이사회에 임명했습니다. 크루즈는 칠레의 광업, 에너지 및 시민사회 분야에서 40년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있습니다. 그의 주요 경력으로는 TECHO International의 집행 의장, Colbún S.A.의 CEO, 그리고 Antofagasta Minerals에서 14년간 Los Pelambres와 El Tesoro의 총괄 매니저를 역임한 것이 있습니다. 크루즈는 조직 및 인프라 프로젝트 리더십, 재무 관리, 지속 가능한 전략 개발로 인정받고 있습니다. 또한 프로세스 최적화를 위한 AI 중심 컨설팅 회사인 Emerge Chile와 EverXin의 창립자이기도 합니다. Amerigo의 집행 의장인 Klaus Zeitler는 칠레 비즈니스 커뮤니티에서 크루즈의 존경받는 위상과 광산 운영 전문성을 강조했습니다.
Amerigo Resources a nommé Ignacio Cruz à son conseil d'administration. Cruz apporte plus de 40 ans d'expérience dans les secteurs minier, énergétique et de la société civile chilienne. Parmi ses postes notables figurent la présidence exécutive de TECHO International, le poste de CEO de Colbún S.A. et 14 ans chez Antofagasta Minerals où il a été directeur général de Los Pelambres et El Tesoro. Cruz est reconnu pour son leadership dans les organisations et projets d'infrastructure, sa gestion financière et le développement de stratégies durables. Il est également fondateur d'Emerge Chile et d'EverXin, une société de conseil spécialisée en intelligence artificielle pour l'optimisation des processus. Klaus Zeitler, président exécutif d'Amerigo, a souligné le statut respecté de Cruz dans la communauté d'affaires chilienne ainsi que son expertise en opérations minières.
Amerigo Resources hat Ignacio Cruz in seinen Vorstand berufen. Cruz bringt über 40 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Bergbau, Energie und Zivilgesellschaft in Chile mit. Zu seinen bedeutenden Positionen zählen der Executive Chair von TECHO International, CEO von Colbún S.A. sowie 14 Jahre bei Antofagasta Minerals, wo er als General Manager von Los Pelambres und El Tesoro tätig war. Cruz ist bekannt für seine Führungskompetenz in Organisationen und Infrastrukturprojekten, Finanzmanagement und die Entwicklung nachhaltiger Strategien. Er ist außerdem Gründer von Emerge Chile und EverXin, einem auf KI spezialisierten Beratungsunternehmen zur Prozessoptimierung. Klaus Zeitler, Executive Chairman von Amerigo, hob Cruz’ angesehenen Status in der chilenischen Geschäftswelt und seine Expertise im Bergbaubetrieb hervor.
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Appointment of highly experienced executive with 40+ years in Chilean mining, energy, and civil sectors
New director brings significant mining operational expertise from 14 years at Antofagasta Minerals
Addition of board member with strong background in sustainability and stakeholder engagement
New director brings AI and process optimization expertise through his consultancy firm EverXin
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerigo Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARG; ARREF:OTC) (“Amerigo” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ignacio Cruz to the Company’s board of directors.
Ignacio Cruz is a Civil Engineer with over forty years of experience in leading positions in the Chilean mining, energy, and civil society sectors. Most recently, Mr. Cruz was Executive Chair of TECHO International, Latin America’s largest NGO with operations in 19 countries. Before that, he was CEO of Colbún S.A., Chile’s second-largest power generation company. His mining sector experience includes fourteen years with Antofagasta Minerals, including as General Manager of Los Pelambres and El Tesoro.
His career has been distinguished by his ability to lead organizations and large infrastructure projects, manage complex financial structures, and develop sustainable strategies that create value for all stakeholders.
Mr. Cruz has been a board member of numerous business and philanthropic organizations in Chile. He is an international speaker on strategic management, team leadership, sustainability in mining, people management, and shared value in the extractive industry. He founded Emerge Chile and EverXin, a consultancy firm that utilizes Artificial Intelligence to drive process optimization.
“Ignacio is a highly respected member of the Chilean business community. We are honoured to welcome him to the Amerigo board of directors and will benefit from his extensive experience and thirst for knowledge. Ignacio has excelled as an executive in multiple industries and deeply understands the challenges and opportunities of mining operations in Chile,” said Klaus Zeitler, Amerigo’s Executive Chairman. “We look forward to tapping into his vision and expertise in strategy, leadership, sustainability and stakeholder engagement to maximize long-term value,” Dr. Zeitler added.
About Amerigo
Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (“Codelco”), the world’s largest copper producer.
Amerigo produces copper concentrate and molybdenum concentrate as a by-product at the MVC operation in Chile by processing fresh and historic tailings from Codelco’s El Teniente mine, the world's largest underground copper mine. Tel: (604) 681-2802; Web: www.amerigoresources.com; Listing: ARG: TSX.
Who is the new board member appointed to Amerigo Resources (ARREF)?
Ignacio Cruz, a Civil Engineer with over 40 years of experience in Chilean mining, energy, and civil society sectors, has been appointed to Amerigo Resources' board of directors.
What is Ignacio Cruz's experience in the mining industry?
Cruz spent 14 years with Antofagasta Minerals, serving as General Manager of Los Pelambres and El Tesoro mines, and has extensive experience in mining operations, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement in Chile.
What are Ignacio Cruz's previous executive positions?
Cruz was Executive Chair of TECHO International, Latin America's largest NGO, and CEO of Colbún S.A., Chile's second-largest power generation company.
What companies has Ignacio Cruz founded?
Cruz founded Emerge Chile and EverXin, a consultancy firm that uses Artificial Intelligence for process optimization.
How will Ignacio Cruz's appointment benefit Amerigo Resources (ARREF)?
Cruz brings expertise in mining operations, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and strategic management, which will help maximize long-term value for Amerigo Resources.
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