Solaris Resources (TSX:SLS)(NYSEAmerican:SLSR) has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of three key executives. Richard Hughes has been named Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary, Patrick Chambers will serve as Vice President of Investor Relations, and Ignacio Shimamoto has been appointed Vice President of Finance. These appointments are effective immediately.
Hughes replaces outgoing CFO Sunny Lowe and will oversee the finance function. His background includes experience as CFO and Executive Director of Trident Royalties PLC, which was recently acquired. Hughes has spent over two decades in the natural resources sector, specializing in strategy, capital markets, and corporate finance.
Chambers will lead global investor engagement, leveraging his geological, investor relations, and business development experience. Over the past 12 years, he has worked with various commodities, focusing on Latin America. Prior to joining Solaris, he served as Head of Investor Relations at Horizonte Minerals.
Shimamoto will manage financial strategy, including internal and external reporting, financial modeling, procurement, and contract management. He has over 20 years of experience in financial planning, acquisitions, and business improvement within the natural resources sector. His previous roles include Finance Manager for Copper Peru at Glencore and Regional Finance Manager overseeing mining operations in Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
Matthew Rowlinson, President and CEO of Solaris, welcomed the new executives and acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing team. “I am delighted to welcome Richard, Patrick, and Ignacio to the management team. Their expertise will be crucial as we continue our strategy to maximize returns for stakeholders. I also extend my gratitude to our outgoing team for their role in establishing the Warintza project as a world-class copper deposit. 2025 is an important year for Solaris as we continue de-risking activities and advancing our projects.”
In connection with his appointment, Hughes has agreed to subscribe for C$350,000 worth of common shares in Solaris through a private placement.
Final Emigration Steps
Solaris has also confirmed that the final steps in its emigration process are complete, pending a few administrative matters. The Company previously provided details on this transition in a news release dated November 20, 2024.
Solaris continues its progress in advancing the Warintza project and strengthening its leadership team as it moves forward with key strategic initiatives.
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