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George Burns

George Burns served as president and CEO of Eldorado Gold Corporation, a TSX- and NYSE-listed gold and base metals producer with operations and development projects in Canada, Greece and Türkiye. Under his leadership, Eldorado advanced its flagship Skouries copper/gold project in Greece through construction, commissioning and into first production, while also overseeing the acquisition of Foran Mining Corporation and the resulting McIlvenna Bay copper project in Saskatchewan, Canada. He guided the company through the Olympias mill expansion and the Perama Hill development in Greece, as well as the introduction of Eldorado's first-ever dividend programme in 2026, reflecting growing confidence in the company's cash-generating growth projects. Burns announced plans to retire from the CEO role at the end of September 2026, with president Christian Milau succeeding him, though Burns remained on Eldorado's board of directors following his retirement. He frequently spoke publicly on the company's operational milestones, financial results, sustainability recognition and strategic transactions, including the shareholder-approved Foran takeover. His tenure was marked by Eldorado's transition from a primarily gold-focused producer towards a more diversified gold, copper and base metals company with a stronger Canadian presence alongside its established Greek and Turkish operations.

George Burns News


Skouries mine
Eldorado confirms Skouries mine connection to national grid amid ramp-up
29th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold Corporation has successfully connected the Skouries mine, in Greece, to the national power grid, with permanent grid power connection supporting the mine's... 


Skouries project, in Greece
Eldorado produces first gold, copper concentrate at Skouries in Greece
9th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold has produced first copper/gold concentrate from its Skouries project in Greece, marking a transition from construction and commissioning through to commercial... 


Eldorado's Skouries project
Eldorado announces new chair, lead independent director
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold has completed a leadership transition process, with the board having appointed Dan Myerson as chairperson and Patrick Godin as lead independent director. Myerson... 


Skouries ore conveyor
Eldorado enters final commissioning stages of Skouries processing plant
21st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold Corporation has crushed first ore at the Skouries copper/gold project in Greece, with the site now being in the final stages of construction. Having entered the... 


Wheaton CEO and president Haytham Hodaly
Wheaton, Eldorado both named among best Canadian corporate citizens
24th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian multinational streaming company Wheaton Precious Metals Corporation has once again been named to Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, ranking thirteenth overall in... 


McIlvenna Bay project in Canada
Eldorado Gold produces first concentrate at Canadian project
9th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold Corporation has produced the first copper concentrate at its 100%-owned McIlvenna Bay project in east-central Saskatchewan, Canada. The company says this... 


Foran Mining's McIlvenna Bay project in Canada
Eldorado gets Foran Mining takeover over the shareholder approval line
8th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Eldorado Gold Corporation has successfully garnered shareholder approval on a proposed plan of arrangement with TSX-listed copper miner Foran Mining Corporation. About 84% of... 


George Burns and Christian Milau
Eldorado outlines leadership transition as CEO Burns plans retirement
12th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Eldorado Gold on Wednesday outlined a leadership transition plan that will see CEO George Burns retire later this year, with president Christian Milau set to take over the top role.... 


The Lamaque mill
Eldorado’s Lamaque earns TSM Gold Leadership Award
4th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based Eldorado Gold reports that its Lamaque Complex, in Val-d’Or, Quebec, has received the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Gold Leadership Award from the Mining Association of Canada,... 


Skouries is nearing its transition into production.
Eldorado launches dividend as confidence grows in Greece portfolio
23rd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Midtier gold producer Eldorado Gold has initiated its first dividend programme, citing its strong financial position and growing confidence in the delivery of its major growth projects in Greece,... 


Christian Milau
Eldorado Gold announces appointment of Milau as president
18th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Vancouver-based Eldorado Gold has announced the appointment of Christian Milau as president, effective September 12. He was most recently the CEO and a founder of Saudi Discovery Company, a... 


A May 2025 image of the Skouries project in northern Greece.
Eldorado’s Skouries project hits 70% completion, first production set for early 2026
1st August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Eldorado Gold said on Thursday that its Skouries copper/gold project in northern Greece had reached 70% completion, keeping the company on track to deliver first production in the... 


The Lamaque complex in Quebec
Eldorado updates Lamaque complex technical report
28th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-headquartered bullion miner Eldorado Gold has released an updated technical report for its Lamaque complex in Québec, detailing a life-of-mine plan and the potential for future growth. The... 


The Lamaque Complex in Canada
Eldorado Gold hikes mineral reserves
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian company Eldorado Gold has announced a 2% increase in its proven and probable gold mineral reserves, solidifying its production outlook for the next decade and beyond. As of September 30,... 


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