JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – TSX- and NYSE-listed Thompson Creek Metals has promoted COO Scott Shellhaas to president, the company announced on Monday.

Shellhaas would continue to oversee the company’s mining operations and projects and would also assume responsibility for its corporate responsibility, exploration, new business development and human resources department.

Shellhaas has more than 29 years of international executive management and operating experience within the mining industry.

“For the past two years, Scott’s leadership and integrity have been instrumental in the success of our existing operations. We expect that his proven track record and experience within the mining industry will ensure the successful construction and development of the Mt. Milligan copper/gold mine and other development projects,” chairperson and CEO Kevin Loughrey commented.

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