ACCOMPLISHED CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE JOINS LUCA TEAM TO PROPEL FUTURE GROWTH
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Luca Mining Corp (TSXV: LUCA) (OTCQX: LUCMF) has appointed Adam Melnyk, P.Eng. CFA, as VP Corporate Development to lead the company's business development and growth initiatives. Melnyk brings over 20 years of mining sector experience, previously serving as Executive VP of Business Development at Victoria Gold Corp and Head of Mining Research at Sun Valley Gold
CEO Dan Barnholden highlighted that Luca is achieving its corporate and operational objectives, focusing on opportunities in the Mexican mining sector through their strategy of Optimize, Explore and Expand. The company has granted Melnyk 600,000 incentive stock options, pending TSX Venture Exchange approval.
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- Strategic hire of experienced mining executive with 20+ years sector expertise
- Company achieving corporate and operational objectives
- Positioned for expansion in Mexican mining sector
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On the day this news was published, LUCMF declined 4.55%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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Dan Barnholden, CEO, commented, "Adam brings over 20 years of mining sector experience to the Company with particular expertise in strategic business development planning and asset evaluation. I have had the privilege of working with Adam in his prior roles as a research analyst and hold him in the highest esteem. Luca is rapidly achieving each of its corporate and operational objectives and we are now setting our sights on opportunities in the Mexican mining sector where we can apply our business strategy of Optimize, Explore and Expand. We believe that now is an excellent time to be considering growth opportunities and Adam's unique perspectives and skills will be instrumental to the success of this initiative."
Adam Melnyk, P.Eng., CFA
Before joining Luca, Mr. Melnyk was employed as Executive Vice President of Business Development at Victoria Gold Corp. Previously, he was the Head of Mining Research at Sun Valley Gold LLC, an SEC-registered Investment Advisor and Hedge Fund. In addition, he has worked in Equity Research with both bank-owned and independent investment dealers, where he developed a reputation for thoughtful independent analysis and maintained a strong client base. Prior to the financial industry, Adam was employed as a Mining Engineer with Golder Associates and worked in the Exploration Division of Goldcorp's
Adam holds a B.Sc. in Geological Engineering (Hons) from Queen's University in
Mr. Melnyk commented, "I am very pleased to join the Luca team as VP Corporate Development. Luca is on the cusp of transformative growth, and I look forward to contributing to this. Luca's operating platform in
Stock Option Grant
The Company announces that it has granted 600,000 incentive stock options ("Options") to Mr. Melnyk in accordance with Luca's omnibus equity incentive plan. The grant of the Options is subject to approval by the TSX Venture Exchange.
About Luca Mining Corp.
Luca Mining (TSX-V: LUCA, OTCQX: LUCMF, Frankfurt: Z68) is a diversified Canadian mining company with two
The
The Tahuehueto Gold, Silver Mine is a new underground operation in Durango State. which hosts numerous producing and historic mines along its trend. The Company is commissioning its mill and is expected to achieve commercial production by the end of the year.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
(signed) "Dan Barnholden"
Dan Barnholden, Chief Executive Officer
For more information, please visit: www.lucamining.com
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