DENVER - Vista Gold (NYSE:VGZ) Corp. (NYSE American: VGZ), a gold project developer, has announced the appointment of Michel (Mike) Sylvestre as an independent director, expanding its Board of Directors from five to six members. The company confirmed on Thursday that Sylvestre, who brings over 45 years of mining experience, will also join the Health, Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility Committee.
Sylvestre's career includes senior roles at major, mid-tier, and junior mining companies, and he recently retired as Senior Vice President Americas at Kinross Gold (TSX:K) (NYSE:KGC) Corp. in November 2022. His resume also lists director positions at Hochschild Mining PLC and Nickel Creek Platinum Corp.
Tracy Stevenson, Vista’s Board Chair, expressed confidence in Sylvestre's upcoming contributions, particularly in the strategic development of Vista's flagship Mt Todd gold project in Australia. Stevenson highlighted Sylvestre's track record in operational excellence and his focus on safety, process optimization, and sustainability.
The Mt Todd project, located in Northern Territory, Australia, stands out as one of the largest undeveloped gold resources in the country, with all necessary environmental and operating permits secured for development commencement.
This news comes as Vista Gold Corp . aims to leverage Mt Todd's strategic location in a premier mining jurisdiction, emphasizing the project's potential for resource growth, phased development, and risk mitigation strategies.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Vista Gold Corp.
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