Vast Resources plc / Ticker: VAST / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining
8 April 2021
Vast Resources plc
('Vast' or the 'Company')
Appointment of Underground Mine Manager
Vast Resources plc, the AIM-listed mining company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rubén Fernández as Underground Mine Manager at its Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine ("Baita Plai" or the "Mine") in
Rubén, who starts his role today, is a highly experienced mining professional who has specialised in supervising underground mining operations for over ten years. In his role as Underground Mine Manager, Rubén will be a key component of the new full-time expert management team on site at Baita Plai as the new upgraded mine plan is implemented and successfully executed over the course of 2021.
Rubén has worked for numerous mining companies during his career including majors such as Lundin Gold, Fresnillo and Tahoe Resources, and across numerous jurisdictions including
Rubén holds an MSc Mining Engineering from Madrid School of Mines (Universidad Polytechnic de
Andrew Prelea, Chief Executive Officer of Vast Resources PLC, commented:
"Rubén has a proven track record of overseeing and implementing ramp up phases at numerous underground mines and this experience will be invaluable as we realise the upgraded mine plan that we presented to shareholders at the end of March.
"Importantly, Rubén brings with him the requisite skills and technical expertise to implement the increased mechanisation required for the new mine plan. These skills and technical profiency are now vital to the successful ramp up of the mine as we move away from a single LHD in the main decline to a more mechanised method of mining. Rubén's extensive experience in several world-class mining operations makes him ideally qualified for this role and I look forward to working with him and our colleagues on the Baita Plai management team as we deliver our stated objectives with the new mine development plan."
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For further information, visit www.vastplc.com, follow the Company on Twitter @vast_resources and LinkedIn, or please contact:
Vast Resources plc Andrew Hall - CCO
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www.vastplc.com |
Beaumont Cornish - Financial & Nominated Adviser
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www.beaumontcornish.com |
SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP - Joint Broker
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www.spangel.co.uk |
Axis Capital Markets Limited - Joint Broker
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www.axcap247.com |
St Brides Partners Limited
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www.stbridespartners.co.uk |
ABOUT VAST RESOURCES PLC
Vast Resources plc is a United Kingdom AIM listed mining company with mines and projects in
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The Company's Romanian portfolio includes 100% interest in the producing Baita Plai Polymetallic Mine, located in the Apuseni Mountains, Transylvania, an area which hosts
The Company also owns the Manaila Polymetallic Mine in
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