Foran Mining Appoints David Bernier as Chief Operating Officer
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Foran Mining Corporation has appointed David K. Bernier as chief operating officer.
David Bernier has more than 25 years of deep operational experience gained from a series of progressively senior roles across mine design, project development, and production management at various operations in Canada.
Before joining Foran, Bernier was the Canadian Country Manager for Pan American Silver Corp. responsible for managing its multiple operations in the Timmins Region. Bernier held positions as project manager, mine manager, and then general manager of the Bell Creek Complex, preceding its acquisition by Pan American Silver Corp. in 2019. Prior to this, Bernier was the general manager of Dumas Contracting Ltd., where he provided leadership over mine contracting services for companies including Alamos Gold, Glencore, Vale, and Goldcorp (now Newmont). Bernier has also held management level roles at several operations across North America, including mines owned by FNX Mining Company (now KGHM International), Xstrata Nickel (now Glencore), Falconbridge Ltd. (now Glencore), and Placer Dome North (now Newmont).
“When it comes to mining, the most important natural resource is people, and Dave is truly an exceptional person. Since joining Foran as project director in April 2021, Dave has been instrumental in advancing the McIlvenna Bay project. With extensive polymetallic (base and precious) asset-level experience ranging from permitting to mine construction and production, Dave is the perfect leader to build this world-class mine and mining camp, and to advance Foran as a company,” said Dan Myerson, executive chairman and CEO.
“Dave possesses an inspiring work ethic and has an incredible amount of common sense. His inherent passion for success and his prioritization of people at the forefront of all planning and decision-making are unique and invaluable attributes. We are very fortunate to have Dave Bernier as our COO,” added Myerson.
“I am thrilled to be part of this talented and innovative team and look forward to continuing the advancement of McIlvenna Bay. With several key catalysts on the horizon, including the pending definitive feasibility study, development and permitting milestones, as well as an exciting near-mine exploration plan, it is a fantastic time to be exploring and developing a mine in one of the best mining jurisdictions,” said David Bernier.
“I am eager to execute on our strategy to build McIlvenna Bay and a centralized processing facility to help transform the Hanson Lake District into the next prolific mining camp in Canada,” added Bernier.
About Foran Mining
Foran Mining Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and advancement of mineral properties in Saskatchewan, Canada. The company primarily explores for copper, zinc, lead, gold, and silver deposits. Its flagship project is the McIlvenna Bay property comprising 38 claims that covers an area of 20,907 hectares located in east central Saskatchewan. Foran Mining Corporation was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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