CopAur Minerals Appoints Christopher Babcock as Chief Operating Officer
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CopAur Minerals (TSXV: CPAU) has appointed Christopher E. Babcock as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Babcock brings over 40 years of mining experience specializing in open pit heap and vat leach gold projects.
His extensive career includes leadership roles from consultant to President, with notable achievements at El Castillo Mine as President & CEO of Castle Gold, Mulatos Mine as Manager of Mexico for Alamos Gold, and the Santana Gold Project for Corex Gold. The appointment aligns with CopAur's advancement of its 100%-owned Kinsley Mountain Oxide Gold Project in Nevada, where the company has recently submitted a permit application.
Positive
- Appointment of highly experienced COO with 40+ years in mining operations
- New COO brings specific expertise in heap leach operations, matching Kinsley Mountain project needs
- Strategic timing with recent permit application submission for Kinsley Mountain Project
- New COO has successful track record in advancing projects from testing to commercial production
Negative
- Kinsley Mountain Project still in early stages, requiring permit approval
- Project timeline to production remains uncertain
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, COPAF gained 2.09%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 12, 2025) - CopAur Minerals Inc. (TSXV: CPAU) (the "Company" or "CopAur") is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher E. Babcock as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Babcock brings over four decades of mining experience in open pit heap and vat leach gold projects, with a career focused on the development, design, construction, and start-up of gold mines in the United States, Mexico, and internationally. He has held senior leadership positions ranging from consultant to President, with direct involvement in advancing multiple projects from bulk testing through to commercial production.
Throughout his career, Mr. Babcock has overseen all aspects of mine start-up operations, including the design and construction of heap and vat leach facilities, carbon recovery plants, crushing and agglomeration circuits, leach pads and ponds. His experience also includes the general management and administration of mining operations, particularly in Mexico and the United States.
Career highlights include:
- El Castillo Mine (Mexico) — As President & CEO of Castle Gold, led development and production prior to the company's acquisition by Argonaut Gold (later acquired by Alamos Gold).
- Mulatos Mine (Mexico) — As Manager of Mexico for Alamos Gold, contributed to the initial development of this open pit heap leach operation.
- Santana Gold Project (Mexico) — Managed small-scale heap leach production for Corex Gold (now Minera Alamos).
- Key roles in the development and operation of La Colorada, El Zapote, La Cieniguita, San Antonio, and other gold projects across North and South America.
Mr. Babcock's appointment comes as CopAur advances its
Conrad Swanson, Chairman of CopAur Minerals, commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Chris to CopAur's senior leadership team. His hands-on experience in mine development, heap leach operations, and production start-ups directly aligns with our focus at Kinsley Mountain. We believe his expertise will be a key driver in advancing the project toward bulk testing and production."
About CopAur
CopAur is an exploration company focused on developing projects within the emerging, mineral-rich mining regions of Nevada. The Company is backed by a dynamic and experienced team of resource professionals advancing its projects in Nevada with the flagship project being Kinsley Mountain Gold Project, a Carlin-style project located 90 kilometres south of the Long Canyon mine (currently in production under the Newmont/Barrick joint venture, Nevada Gold Mines).
On Behalf Of The Board Of CopAur Minerals Inc.
Conrad Swanson, Chairman
For more information, please contact ir@copaur.com.
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Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking statements. All such statements involve substantial known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to vary from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, they should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results and they will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to a number of factors and risks. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions on the date of this news release, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revised any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities regulations.
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