Published: July 8, 2024 |

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Rob Dennis
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Silver Mines Ltd. has bolstered its operational and technical capabilities though the appointment of mining engineer Rob Dennis as a non-executive director of the company.

With almost 50 years of experience in the nickel, copper, gold and alumina industries, this appointment is expected to assist the company greatly as it develops the Bowdens Silver Project near Mudgee in Central West New South Wales.

Dennis’ past experience includes chief executive officer and managing director of Poseidon Nickel and chief operating officer for the Independence Group (IGO) where he was responsible for nickel, copper, zinc, and gold operations including overseeing the development and commissioning of the Nova Nickel Project.

He has also previously served as chief executive officer at Adita Birla Minerals where he managed the expansion and development of the Nifty Copper Project in the northwest of Western Australia and the Mt. Gordon operation in North Queensland.

“On behalf of the company, I am pleased to welcome Rob Dennis to our board. With more than 45 years of extensive experience in the mining industry, Rob brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our team,” said Silver Mines Chairman Keith Perrett.

“His impressive track record in managing and developing gold and base metal projects, along with his executive roles at Poseidon Nickel, Independence Group, and Adita Birla Minerals, will be invaluable as we continue to advance our operations and transition into mine construction and development,” added Perrett.

“We are very fortunate to secure Rob’s services as a non-executive director and I am confident that his expertise and dedication will significantly contribute to the growth and success of Silver Mines Ltd.,” concluded Perrett.

Dennis has also been general manager Project Development for Lionore Australia, general manager Operations for Great Central Mines, and chief mining engineer for Western Mining Corporation, and he is currently a non-executive director of Stavley Minerals Ltd.

Source: Proactive Investors

Silver Mines Limited is an Australian public resource company. It recently purchased the Bowdens Silver Project located near Mudgee in New South Wales. The project holds substantial resources as the largest undeveloped silver project in Australia and one of the largest globally. The Silver Mines strategy has been to consolidate quality silver deposits in New South Wales and to form Australia’s pre-eminent silver company.

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